Our Clinic Offers Sinus Surgery In Missouri
Most of us know someone who has had sinus surgery. There are many different reasons to surgically open sinuses. The goal of modern "functional" sinus surgery is to correct areas of blockage which prevent (obstruct) proper sinus drainage. Remember, sinuses rarely "fail" on their own; rather they tend to block up and become painful or secondarily infected. Viruses, allergies and airborne irritants are common causes.
Two key points are:
First, control inflammation, especially allergy, before considering surgery.
Secondly, think of surgery as plan "B", to be done only if medical treatment fails. Done properly (delicate surgical technique, preoperative allergy control, careful postoperative therapy), patients can heal well and enjoy long term symptom relief. Done otherwise, scarring and chronic infection can result. Approach cautiously.
Being able to see (visualization) is essential for successful surgical planning and the surgery itself. Nasal telescopes (a type of endoscope) can provide near perfect clarity, helping with precise opening of affected areas. Combined with sinus CAT scan (image guidance), sinus surgery has never been better.
