The goal of endoscopic sinus surgery is to improve the drainage of the sinuses and prevent mucus from building up in these chambers. When secretions accumulate in a blocked off sinus, they may become ...

Sinus surgery aims to open the sinus pathways and clear blockages. It may be required if a person has ongoing or recurrent sinus infections. The surgery may involve removing nasal polyps or treating ...

Nasal polyps are soft, noncancerous growths on the lining of the nose or sinuses. These growths, while painless, can cause blockages that prevent the sinuses from draining properly. This can make it ...

Although older studies indicate that examining the laryngopharyngeal area during routine upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy is important, this does not routinely occur. This prospective study ...

Sinus surgery treats various problems affecting the series of cavities around your nasal passages called the sinuses. There are different types, but the most common is functional endoscopic surgery.