Sinusitis is a common problem in India affecting 1 in 8 people. It is an inflammation of the tissues in the sinuses which are spaces in the forehead, cheeks and nose usually filled with air. Sinusitis causes facial pain, a stuffy or runny nose, and sometimes a fever and other symptoms or even complications. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is minimally invasive surgery for serious sinus conditions to see and remove affected tissue and bone.

In a recent case where a 21 year old patient was brought suffering from serious complications like nose block, breathing difficulty, headache and heavy cold, Dr. Ahilasamy, ENT Surgeon from Prashanth Hospitals performed this procedure under local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia.

In today’s video, to talk to us in detail about the procedure we have Dr. Ahilasamy who is a trusted ENT Surgeon in Prashanth Hospitals, Velachery, Chennai. Dr Ahilasamy has completed his MBBS, MS - ENT, DNB (ENT) and holds the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS).

He is known for introducing various new techniques of modern ENT surgeries such as Posterior nasal neurectomy and Mini Turbinoplasty for nasal allergies and totally Scarless Tympanoplasties and Mastoidectomies for Ear discharge.

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