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2019-09-07 09:49:54
Under what conditions a FESS is recommended. Is FESS done to facilitate drainage path for mucus and to cure sinus infection. Can it be done for sinuses other than maxillary sinus.
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FESS is usually done when the medical management of sinusitis fails. Yes, it can be done for sinuses other than maxillary sinuses. The idea of doing it is to remove the infection & facilitate mucosal drainage

Answered2019-09-07 12:46:31

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FESS-FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY IS A SURGERY INDICATED FOR DISEASES WITH BLOCKED SINUS PATHWAYS AND FOR BETTER DRAINAGE OF THE MUCOSAL PATHWAY OF THE SINUSES Fess is adviced when your medical treatment fails

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Yes, ofcourse it can be done for other sinuses as well...please consult an ENT surgeon for decision regarding FESS

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