The goal of endoscopic sinus surgery is to improve the drainage of the sinuses and prevent mucus from building up in these chambers. When secretions accumulate in a blocked off sinus, they may become ...

The decision to proceed with surgery should be based on a thorough evaluation, objective evidence of disease, and a clear ...

About one out of every eight Americans fighting a cold has battled a not-so-nice side effect. It’s that sudden, painful feeling that your face is about to explode from added pressure. And forget about ...

Endoscopic sinus surgery can significantly relieve symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis -- inflammation of the sinus cavities -- according to researchers who conducted the first large-scale analysis of ...

In 1978, Messerklinger [2] documented the first systematic and detailed description of endoscopic findings of the sino-nasal cavity. The work of these investigators consisted of detailed endoscopic ...

Interviewer: You're having sinus surgery and you're wondering how you prepare. We're going to talk about those issues next on The Scope. Announcer: Medical news and research from the University of ...

Nasal congestion, sinus pressure and pain, post-nasal drip, a reduced sense of smell or hearing, and recurring sinus infections. The symptoms of sinusitis sound awful just to read about, but each year ...

The purpose of this study is to describe the clinical characteristics and treatment results of medial rectus muscle (MR) transection incurred during endoscopic sinus surgery. Nine patients had partial ...