What is ethmoid sinus surgery?

What is ethmoid sinus surgery?

An ethmoidectomy removes infected tissue and bone in the ethmoid sinuses that blocks natural drainage. The surgeon views your ethmoid sinuses with an endoscope, a thin flexible tube with a very small camera and light at the end of it.

How long is ethmoid sinus surgery?

The surgery usually takes approximately one- to three-hours to restore proper sinus ventilation and function, and you can go home the same day, as Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is considered an outpatient procedure.

How long does it take to recover from sinus surgery?

You will probably be able to return to work or school in about 1 week and to your normal routine in about 3 weeks. But this varies with your job and the extent of your surgery. Most people feel normal in 1 to 2 months. You will have to visit your doctor regularly for 3 to 4 months after your surgery.

How is ethmoid sinusitis treated?

decongestants to help drain the sinuses. antihistamines to reduce inflammation resulting from an allergic reaction. nasal steroids to reduce inflammation in and around the nose. saline nasal sprays, which increase moisture in the nose.

Are you put to sleep for sinus surgery?

Sinus surgery is performed with general anesthesia so you will be asleep during your procedure. After surgery you will spend a few hours in a recovery room to allow you to wake up. Most patients feel good enough to go home a few hours after their surgery.

Is sinus surgery worth the risk?

The majority of people that have sinus surgery report their symptoms improve greatly afterward. They have easier breathing, fewer infections, and increased sense of smell. To many people who have repeated sinus infections and difficulty breathing, this surgery is well worth the minimal risks it carries.

How do you drain an ethmoid sinus?

3. Sphenoid/ethmoid sinus massage

1. Place your index fingers on the bridge of your nose.
2. Find the area between your nasal bone and the corner of the eyes.
3. Hold a firm pressure in that spot with your fingers for about 15 seconds.
4. Then, using your index fingers, stroke downward along the side of the bridge of your nose.

Are you awake during sinus surgery?

What is removed during sinus surgery?

Surgery involves enlarging the openings between the sinuses and the inside of the nose so air can get in and drainage can get out. It may involve removing infected sinus tissue, bone or polyps.

Do you get black eyes after sinus surgery?

Recovery. After sinus surgery, it is normal to experience pain (usually a headache or a slight burning sensation in the mid-face region), nosebleeds, and bad breath for the first 24 to 72 hours. Less commonly, you may develop a black eye or have temporary numbness or tingling in the face or gums.

What does ethmoid sinusitis feel like?

Symptoms of ethmoid sinusitis facial swelling. runny nose lasting longer than 10 days. thick nasal secretions. post-nasal drip, which is mucus that moves down the back of your throat.

What causes ethmoid sinusitis?

Ethmoid sinusitis is often caused by allergies or upper respiratory infections like colds or flu. Nasal congestion from common bacteria and viral infections can restrict air into the ethmoid sinuses. Other possible causes can include larger nasal polyps or any condition that restricts the airflow in the nasal passages.

What kind of surgery is done on the ethmoid sinus?

The ethmoids are made up of the infundibular cells, the bullar cells, and the posterior cells. Most ethmoid surgery involves the anterior two sets, the infundibular and the bullar cells, which drain through the middle meatus. Endoscopic sinus surgery drains these cells best through an anterior approach.

What should I do if I have ethmoid sinusitis?

Ethmoid sinusitis usually improves with the previously mentioned nonsurgical treatments. However, if these treatments are not successful, surgery is an option. Sinus surgery may involve removing damaged tissue, widening your nasal passages, and correcting anatomical abnormalities, such as nasal polyps or a deviated septum.

Where are the ethmoid sinuses located in the nose?

WHAT IS AN ETHMOIDECTOMY? The ethmoid sinuses are located between your eyes and the bridge of your nose. They’re key to treating most sinus infections because all the other sinuses drain through or next to them. So, if your ethmoid sinuses are blocked, the infection can spread to the other sinuses.

Can a sinus surgeon enter the posterior sinus?

Other surgeons may have been loath to enter the frontal or sphenoid sinuses, leading to problems later on in the downstream ethmoid and maxillary sinuses. Finally, some surgeons never enter the more dangerous posterior ethmoid sinuses on the first surgery, hoping that the posterior cells will recover when the anterior ones clear.

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