Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

What are the potential complications of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery as well as Septoplasties and Turbinate reductions are routine cases with rare complications. The most common risks of the procedure is bleeding. If this occurs you may require nasal packing which is often removed in the operating room to avoid further discomfort. Other rare risks include recurrence of sinusitis especially if one does not take care of his nose afterward with nasal sprays and allergy management. The risk of general anesthesia as well as other rare complications will be discussed with you in the office.