Endoscopic sinus surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34459
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0512
- Available Online
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The sinuses are cavities (spaces) in the bones of the face and head. They have a lining that makes mucus. They can get inflamed (red and swollen) for many reasons. This can lead to nasal blockage (blocked nose), loss of smell, and sometimes pain. Surgery may be needed if medical treatment does not help the problem. This pamphlet explains what endoscopic sinus surgery is, how to get ready for surgery, what will happen after surgery, and care at home. A list of symptoms requiring immediate medic…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Otolaryngology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Endoscopy
- Sinusitis - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Endoscopy
- Sinusitis--Surgery
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Abstract
- The sinuses are cavities (spaces) in the bones of the face and head. They have a lining that makes mucus. They can get inflamed (red and swollen) for many reasons. This can lead to nasal blockage (blocked nose), loss of smell, and sometimes pain. Surgery may be needed if medical treatment does not help the problem. This pamphlet explains what endoscopic sinus surgery is, how to get ready for surgery, what will happen after surgery, and care at home. A list of symptoms requiring immediate medical attention is provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology
- Pamphlet Number
- 0512
