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Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a surgical procedure used to treat serious sinus conditions. It helps restore sinus ventilation and its normal function. In this procedure, the otolaryngologist inserts a thin nasal endoscope and removes the diseased nasal tissue or polyps that block the sinus. Complications of FESS include teary eyes, heavy nasal bleeding, and loss of smell.

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I notice clear drainage from my nose after FESS. Is it due to chronic rhinitis?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a FESS done before five months. Shortly after I noticed clear drainage from my nose. I had a pledget study done that confirm a bilateral CSF leak. Five weeks ago, I had sx to repair it, however in sx under intrathecal fluorescein, and the surgeon could not locate the leak. Nose s...  Read Full »

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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. CSF rhinorrhea is a known complication of extensive FESS (functional endoscopic sinus surgery). If a pledget had shown confirmed CSK leak, it sure needs to be investigated. Small leaks heal and recover by themselves however, if the leak persists longer, then it needs t...  Read Full »

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