Nasal / Sinus Surgery
ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY
This is a surgical treatment that uses small cameras (endoscopes) that allow a surgeon to see inside the nose and, using small instruments, remove the inflamed tissue and bones of the sinuses.
This helps to improve sinus function by:
- removing inflamed tissue
- improving ventilation in the sinuses
- allowing for medications to reach the sinus cavity
Patient With the Following Complaints May Not Improve Significantly With Surgery:
POST NASAL DRAINAGE/ PHLEGM/ COUGH
HEADACHES AND FACIAL PAIN, DENTAL PAIN
ALLERGIES (BUT CAN HELP TO ADMINISTER MEDICAL THERAPY)
(These are quite common complaints in patients WITHOUT sinus disease and not indicative of sinusitis and thus surgery may not be overly helpful. For patients with true sinus disease, these symptoms may improve but not guaranteed)
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN BE TREATED?
- Chronicrhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyps
- Complications of acute rhinosinusitis
- Nasal obstruction
- Septal deviation
- Turbinate enlargement
- Facial pain and Headaches
- Nose bleeds/epistaxis
- Mucoceles from trauma or previous surgery
- Smell and taste disorders
- Sinusitis complicating asthma
- Smell and taste disorders
- Snoring and sleep apnea
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SINUS SURGERY?
Improved nasal breathing
Reduced nasal discharge
Fewer and less severe sinus infections
Improved sleeping and quality of life
Snoring may improve
Improved well-being, less fatigue
Improved control of asthma
Possibly improved sense of smell
Improved control of allergies
Every effort is made to ensure safe and effective surgery.
Your safety, comfort and understanding are of utmost importance.
Dr. Brad Mechor MD FRCSC
OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
RHINOLOGY - ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY
Hours of Operation
Monday 8:30am – 3:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am – 3:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am – 3:00pm
Thursday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Friday 8:30am – 1:00pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
Office:
#350 4723 1st SW
Calgary, Alberta T2G 4Y8
Call
(403) 270-8060
Fax
(403) 252-8244
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