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Ent stated risk of synechiae and stenosis for surgery to remove ethmoid mucocele and turbinate reduction. how likely the risks?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Applies to all: Any nasal or sinus surgery includes the risk of scar bands in the nose(synechiae) but this is quite rare in a well performed operation. Even if it occurs, many can be easily lysed(cut) in the office post-op. So, not really a big concern. Stenosis of what? The nostril can narrow, the sinus cavity can narrow, so not sure what she/he was referring to there. Get more details.

Answered 2/24/2018

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