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How serious is frontal drill out sinus surgery for total opacification?
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Surgery is serious: All surgery is serious especially if general anesthesia is needed. But, sinus surgery is relatively common . Consult an ent, ears nose and throat specialist.
Answered 8/28/2013
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All surg is serious: There's always general risks in all surgery involving general anesthesia but all care is taken monitor u during the procedure. The surgery u described is called antral windows that open the openings of the sinuses wider 2 allow them 2 drain much easier. It is a proven procedure over the years & i would not worry about it. Any fears talk 2 ur ENT surgeon. Bring a list of ? 4 him/her so u don't forg.
Answered 6/20/2017
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Good afternoon doctors. If I have functional endoscopic sinus surgery for complete opacification left frontal sinus, what are the chances of blindness/eye damage and/or brain complications/damage? Are there any other concerns that I should know about?
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Good evening doctors. Can you have complete opacification of the left frontal sinus and feel fine and not have symptoms of illness?
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