What is Sinus Surgery?
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Sinus surgery involves the precise removal of diseased sinus tissue with the improvement in the natural drainage channels by the creation of a pathway for infected material to drain from the sinus cavities. It may also be used to obtain tissue for biopsy.
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How do members experience Sinus Surgery?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal polyps | 9 | 3 | |
| Sinus congestion | 3 | 2 | |
| Cystic fibrosis | 2 | 0 | |
| Deviated nasal septum | 2 | 0 | |
| Sinus infection (sinusitis) | 2 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nasal polyps | 1 | |
| Nosebleeds (epistaxis) | 1 | |
| Trigeminal neuralgia | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
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