In this article : Sinusitis Treatment Do i need Surgery Types of Sinus Surgery Risks involved Permanent Relief Sinusitis surgical treatment Depending on whether your Sinusitis is acute or chronic in nature, your doctor would typically start off with a medicine course. If the sinus infection is caused by bacteria or allergies, you might be …
Use of the Microshaver ushered in a more precise, delicate and sophisticated way of eliminating the diseased tissue while inducing minimal trauma and preserving the healthy mucosal layer. Microshaver Surgery was introduced in 1968 with the intention to treat a specific tumor (acoustic neuroma) located in the inner ear.
In this article : Coblation Laser Surgery Recovery Time Which is better Coblation and Laser in Sinus Surgery If there is one thing all surgeons are afraid of while performing surgery it is sudden and uncontrollable bleeding. Any kind of bleeding, actually. Among them (particularly for ENT surgeons!), one of the parameters of individual skill …
In this article : Navigation Sinus Surgery Process & Equipment Pre-operative Preparation Advantages Studies Interesting facts Advancements in Sinus Surgery Technological advancements and continuous R&D in the field of medical science paved the way for new therapeutic surgical solutions characterized by increased effectiveness and substantially favorable safety profiles. Minimally invasive surgery is a good example …
Balloon Sinuplasty is an endoscopic surgical technique where a small, flexible balloon catheter is used to open up blocked sinus passages thereby facilitating the drainage of the mucus built-up. Balloon Sinuplasty is often used in cases of severe rhinosinusitis and has revolutionized sinus surgery as it is highly efficient and also cost effective.
In this article : MRI for Sinusitis Diagnosing Sinusitis with MRI MRI vs CT Scan vs X-Ray Some people can’t undergo MRI Limitations of MRI MRI for Sinusitis We often get this question from patients – why do I need an MRI for sinusitis? MRI is often associated with more serious health conditions and perceived …
Sinusitis is a very common infection disease that affects many people worldwide affecting both children and adults. Its incidence increases every year and currently, approximately 1 in 8 Indians suffer from Chronic Sinusitis. Sinusitis diagnosis involves many methods, nasal and sinus cultures being one, others being endoscopic examination, X-ray, CT & MRI scan and allergy tests. Nasal and sinus cultures help your sinus specialist establish which microorganism is responsible for your sinusitis.
Nasal endoscopy is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used to examine the nasal passages and paranasal sinuses. This procedure allows the direct evaluation of the nasal mucosa, taking samples (biopsies, cytology, cultures) under visual control and performing surgical procedures such as extraction of polyps or foreign bodies.
In this article : X-Ray & CT Scan for diagnosing sinusitis X-Ray Limitations CT Scan Advantages X-Ray and CT Scan in diagnosing Sinusitis X-ray and CT Scan are imaging techniques used to visualize the details of your sinuses. Though both use radio waves, the amount of information provided by a CT scan is way more …
In this article : Allergy Tests Diagnostic Tests Serum Tests Other Procedures Allergy Tests for Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis occurs when you breathe in allergens leading to inflammation and swelling of your nose and nasal passages resulting in build up of mucus. Hence allergic rhinitis and sinusitis are closed linked to each other. If your …
Did you know? 1 in every 8 person suffer from Sinusitis. Sinuses can be chronic and hamper your quality of life. Book an appointment with SinusDoctor and get relief from Sinusitis.
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