Fairhope, AL
A 43-year-old female asked:
Doc says deviated septum surgery with removal of polyps/cysts and he wants to enlarge the opening to my sinuses- why enlarge the openings?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jason Bloomanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Better Drainage: Performing sinus surgery to open up the blocked sinuses, while fixing a deviated septum at the same time will allow the sinuses to more effectively drain and clear the mucus. A septoplasty and surgery to open and drain the sinuses will allow better airflow, reduce the sensation of nasal obstruction and help to decrease the frequency of sinus infections.
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Dr. Kenneth Steinanswered
42 years experience
Sinus surgery: If the sinus opening is larger then there is less likelihood of the polyps returning.
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Dr. Suzanne Gallianswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 25 years experience
Sinus surgery?: if you have recurrent sinusitis, you may be a candidate for sinus surgery. Be sure to have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist.
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Last updated Nov 21, 2014
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