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FESS sinus surgery
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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Dr. Nitin Medayil
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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
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Dr. Mohamed Shakeel S.B
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Madurai
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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Dr. Harshvardhan
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yes, ofcourse it can be done for other sinuses as well...please consult an ENT surgeon for decision regarding FESS
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