FESS Rehber

Endoskopik Sinüs Cerrahisi

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery, often called FESS, is used for selected sinus disease when medical treatment is not enough and blocked sinus drainage needs to be improved.

Educational clinic guide · Last updated 2026-08-31 · General education only. Not diagnosis, treatment advice, or a decision about surgical candidacy.

What FESS is

FESS is performed through the nostrils using endoscopes and small instruments. The goal is to open natural sinus drainage pathways while preserving healthy tissue whenever possible.

When evaluation may be discussed

Patients with chronic sinus symptoms, recurrent infections, nasal polyps, facial pressure, reduced smell, or CT/endoscopy findings may be evaluated. Surgery is usually considered after appropriate medical therapy.

What surgery can and cannot do

Surgery can improve drainage and access for topical treatments, but it does not eliminate all causes of inflammation. Allergy, asthma, polyps, and chronic inflammation may still need ongoing care.

İyileşme and follow-up

Follow-up cleaning, saline rinses, and medications may be part of recovery. Crusting, congestion, and mild bleeding are common early after surgery.

Riskler and limitations

Riskler include bleeding, infection, scarring, persistent symptoms, reduced smell, orbital injury, cerebrospinal fluid leak, and need for revision surgery. Serious complications are uncommon but important to discuss.

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Common questions

Is FESS performed through external cuts?

Usually no. It is typically performed through the nostrils using endoscopic instruments.

Does it cure sinusitis forever?

Not necessarily. It improves sinus ventilation/drainage but chronic inflammation may still require medical care.

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Tıbbi kaynaklar

  1. Cleveland Klinik - Functional Endoskopik Sinüs Cerrahisi
  2. NCBI Bookshelf - Functional Endoskopik Sinüs Cerrahisi
  3. ENT Health - Nose and Sinus