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Role of F.E.S.S. in chronic sinusitis.

Hemant Chopra¹, A S Khurana, Manish Munjal

¹Dept. of Otolaryngology, Dayanand Medical Collage & Hospital, Ludhiana.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India

|November 3, 2012

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Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) offers a successful treatment for chronic sinus disease. This study found FESS significantly improved symptoms in 82% of patients with chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps.

Keywords:

Chronic sinusitis Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)Osteomeatal complex Polyp recurrence Sinonasal polyp Synaechiae

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Chronic sinus disease presents a significant patient burden.
Current treatment options may not provide adequate relief for all patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) for chronic sinus disease.
To assess patient symptoms, radiologic findings, and postoperative complications following FESS.

Main Methods:

A prospective study of 50 patients with chronic sinus disease was conducted.
Data collected included preoperative symptoms, medical history, imaging, and postoperative outcomes.
All patients underwent FESS, with subsequent monitoring for complications.

Main Results:

The most common preoperative findings were osteomeatal complex involvement (88%) and sinonasal polyps (62%).
82% of patients experienced improvement in preoperative symptoms after FESS.
Postoperative complications were monitored.

Conclusions:

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is a highly successful treatment for chronic sinus disease.
FESS demonstrates significant efficacy in improving patient symptoms and quality of life.