Who is the Father of rhinology?
Who is the Father of rhinology?
The guest of honor at the event will be David W. Kennedy, M.D., F.A.C.S., professor of otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, who is considered a father of modern rhinology in the United States.
How is functional endoscopic sinus surgery performed?
They inject a numbing solution into your nose. Using the endoscope, they gently enter your nose. They insert surgical tools alongside the endoscope to use the endoscope to remove bone, diseased tissue or polyps that may be blocking your sinuses. They may also use a small rotating burr to scrape out tissue.
What is mini fess surgery?
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a minimally invasive procedure which uses nasal endoscopes to enlarge the nasal drainage pathways of the paranasal sinuses to improve sinus ventilation and allow access of topical medications.
What is a skull doctor called?
Craniofacial Surgeon: A plastic surgeon who specializes in repairing or reshaping the face and skull.
What is a neck surgeon called?
Otolaryngology is a medical specialty which is focused on the ears, nose, and throat. It is also called otolaryngology-head and neck surgery because specialists are trained in both medicine and surgery. An otolaryngologist is often called an ear, nose, and throat doctor, or an ENT for short.
How painful is endoscopic sinus surgery?
Pain: You should expect some nasal and sinus pressure and pain for the first several days after surgery. This may feel like a sinus infection or a dull ache in your sinuses. Extra-strength Tylenol is often all that is needed for mild post-operative discomfort.
How successful is endoscopic sinus surgery?
In fact, endoscopic sinus surgery, which is the most common type of sinus surgery performed today, is about 85 to 90 percent effective.
How long is FESS surgery recovery?
You will probably be able to return to work or school in about 1 week and to your normal routine in about 3 weeks. But this varies with your job and the extent of your surgery. Most people feel normal in 1 to 2 months. You will have to visit your doctor regularly for 3 to 4 months after your surgery.
Is an otolaryngologist the same as an ENT?
What is a neuro ENT?
Neurotology or neuro-otology is a subspecialty of otolaryngology—head and neck surgery, also known as ENT (ear, nose, and throat) medicine. Neuro-otology is closely related to otology, clinical neurology and neurosurgery.