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What is the purpose of sinusitis surgery?
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Dr. Patrick Melderanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 29 years experience
Restoration: The purpose of surgery in sinusitis is 1) remove infection if present 2) allow for air to circulate in the cavity 3) remove any anatomic blockage that is promoting infection.
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Dr. David Leeanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 34 years experience
Treat/cure sinusitis: There are multiple purposes for sinus surgery, including but not limited to curing a physical (anatomic) blockage causing sinusitis, widening the opening of the sinuses so minor swelling does not shut off the opening, providing better access for medications sprayed/misted/squirted into the nose.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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