Ethmoid Surgery Due to Allergies

Many people suffer with allergies and sinus infections. Ethmoid sinus surgery can help to clear up infections and eliminate the uncomfortable symptoms that go with them.
  1. Identification

    • The ethmoid sinuses are located in the area between your eyes and the bridge of the nose. An ethmoidectomy is a procedure in which a surgeon removes bone and infected tissue, restoring the natural drainage of the nose.

    Significance

    • This procedure is performed using an endoscope, a tube with a very small light and camera at the end of it. The doctor uses a microdebrider to remove the infected tissue, polyps or bone.

    Benefits

    • If you suffer from allergies and chronic sinus infections, an ethmoidectomy will help reduce the symptoms, including headaches, sinus congestion, stuffy nose, facial pain and nasal discharge. This procedure is minimally invasive and does not usually require a hospital stay.

    Risks

    • As with any surgery, there are risks with anesthesia and infection. Because the ethmoid sinuses are so close to the brain and eyes, there could be injury to these areas.

    Warning

    • All surgeries carry risk of injury and infection. However, ethmoid sinus surgery is relatively safe and can help to reduce sinus infections from allergies.

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