If you’ve had sinus surgery but still have frequent sinus infections or chronic symptoms such as ongoing nasal congestion, it may indicate that your initial procedure was inadequate or unsuccessful. Revision endoscopic sinus surgery (RESS) is a procedure that may help you find lasting relief from the frustration, discomfort, and inconvenience of sinus issues.
The sinus center at My Houston Surgeons has several sinus fellowship-trained and board-certified and board-eligible otolaryngologists (ENTs) who are expert revision sinus surgeons. As Houston’s leading rhinologists, they are dedicated to providing each patient with a customized revision sinus surgery treatment plan designed for optimal nasal function and a better quality of life. Our sinus surgeons have helped countless patients improve their health with revision sinus surgery.
Revision sinus surgery aims to ensure that the nose is breathing well, the sinuses are draining properly, and that any needed medical treatments such as topical medications can reach the areas of concern within the nose. When done well, revision sinus surgery helps avoid uncomfortable symptoms like sinus pressure and pain, nasal congestion, and recurring or chronic sinus infections.
Nasal polyps form in the setting of inflammation of the nasal structures and lining within the nose. Surgical removal of nasal polyps may be required one or more times, particularly when polyps are large or obstruct the openings of the sinuses. Medical management of the underlying inflammation within the nose is essential to treat and prevent nasal polyps’ ongoing formation and growth. Our fellowship-trained sinus experts will ensure that patients with nasal polyps receive optimal surgery and remain well controlled with long-term surveillance, which is essential in avoiding repeat trips to the operating room for polyps.
It’s possible that your previous surgeon chose a surgical technique or designed a treatment plan that wasn’t adequate to effectively treat your symptoms. ENT training varies, and advanced sinus surgery techniques are often required to ensure optimal outcomes. The sinus fellowship-trained MHS sinus surgeons are highly experienced in every aspect of advanced sinus surgery and can provide the best outcomes regardless of the challenges presented.
If you continue to experience congestion or other symptoms following sinus surgery, it might be because you didn’t receive an accurate diagnosis, and the initial treatment did not address the real cause of your symptoms. A MHS sinus surgeon will provide a comprehensive evaluation, including in-office CT imaging when indicated, before determining the best treatment for your specific needs. They will ensure that you understand both the underlying problems and the recommended treatments to decide how to best manage your condition with confidence.
You may have developed a new condition after successful initial sinus surgery. Persisting and worsening symptoms should be evaluated by a fellowship-trained sinus expert. Two factors will need to be determined – are the sinuses open and draining as intended, and are allergies and other sources of inflammation impacting the health of the nose and sinuses? Nasal obstructions may require additional surgical intervention. Inflammation may require a change in your medications or immunotherapy for allergies. MHS sinus experts will evaluate every aspect of your condition to ensure that you achieve better health and understand how to remain healthy long after any needed procedures.
Revision sinus surgery presents complex challenges and should only be performed by experienced sinus surgeons with the necessary expertise in this procedure.2 Our fellowship-trained revision sinus surgeons have spent years performing and perfecting advanced surgical techniques to achieve the best outcomes for each patient. Most importantly, their treatment plans do not stop after surgery and continue as long as needed to ensure the best long-term results. Please contact us to schedule your consultation today.
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