If you\u2019re suffering from chronic sinusitis and have exhausted all medical treatment options, your doctor may recommend a surgical procedure known as functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). This involves using an endoscope \u2013 a tube with a tiny camera attached \u2013 to guide a surgeon in removing extraneous tissue to open up the nasal passages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of FESS is to open up the sinuses, allowing normal drainage of fluids to occur. Without proper ventilation, mucus builds up in the sinuses, leading to infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To determine if you are a candidate for FESS, your doctor will thoroughly examine your ears, nose and throat, looking for obstructions<\/a> and other abnormalities such as nasal polyps. If the odds of a successful surgery look promising, an appointment will be scheduled with a surgeon at Hampton Roads ENT ~ Allergy<\/span>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
FESS is usually performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia. An endoscope is inserted in the nose, and the camera is used to visually inspect<\/a> the sinus openings. The surgeon relies on these images in order to remove excess obstructive tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Call our Hampton office at (757) 825-2500<\/span><\/a> or our Williamsburg office at (757) 253-8722<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"