Complications of surgery, Complications that may arise in surgery, Complications of LASIK surgery
It is important to consider the risks involved when undergoing any surgery. A doctor should be consulted to understand all possible risks before proceeding with any decision. Possible risks and complications of sinus surgery are discussed below:
Complications of surgery, Complications that may arise in surgery, Complications of LASIK surgery
Visual impairment
Sinus surgery can in rare circumstances cause impaired vision or blindness during the procedure. This happens when the bone layer between the eye and nose is damaged and the eye is injured. In rare cases, the tear duct of the eye may be affected, which may tear involuntarily. There may also be cases where the eye muscle structure is affected, resulting in double vision and visual impairment.
Meningitis
In rare cases, the bone between the nose and brain can be damaged during surgery and brain fluid can leak into the nasal passages. This can lead to an infection of the brain membrane called meningitis, which can be potentially fatal.
Loss of smell or taste
Complications can occur after surgery, where the infection affects the sense of smell or taste for a short time. These usually resolve a few days after the procedure.
Blocked airflow
Sinus surgery is usually successful in improving airflow through the nasal passages, but in rare cases scar tissue can build up in the nose, leading to blockage. This will require corrective surgery at a later stage.
Bleeding
Like every surgical procedure there is a risk of bleeding. This is usually prevented by using nasal packing. However, blood clots or excessive bleeding may require revision surgery to remove the clot or stop the bleeding.
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