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loxaluck - 16 Nov 2006 14:27 GMT

Hello:

This group seems to represent primarily folks who have tried a variety of
treatments without any full improvement. it also appears that more often
than not members have had 1 or more surgeries that did not "fix" the
problem.

Any stats available on percentage of sinus surgical work that is done that
does "cure"? and any stats that are broken down by surgery type?

thanks

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preesi - 16 Nov 2006 18:47 GMT

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Thats why I didnt have surgery

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Steven L. - 17 Nov 2006 05:02 GMT

> Any stats available on percentage of sinus surgical work that is done that
> does "cure"?

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rick@spamgmail.com - 17 Nov 2006 06:00 GMT

>Hello:
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>This group seems to represent primarily folks who have tried a variety of
>treatments without any full improvement. it also appears that more often
>than not members have had 1 or more surgeries that did not "fix" the
>problem.

One surgery - deviated septum - 1995. Still deviated.
One surgery avoided 2006 - ethmoid sinuses. Chronic sinusitis most of
2005 and 2006. Allergy shots ongoing. No infection since July 1,
2006. That's success.

The same doc who did the first surgery wanted to do the ethmoids. He
said 85% success rate. However, that's a meaningless number, because
I have a 100% success rate without it. Some doctors like to cut -
it's what all surgeons are trained to do. That doesn't mean they do
the right thing without trying other forms of treatment.

I'm in the minority of group members, true. I wish there were others
who could share the success I've had so far.

Rick

>Any stats available on percentage of sinus surgical work that is done that
>does "cure"? and any stats that are broken down by surgery type?
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>thanks

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judy.n - 17 Nov 2006 16:44 GMT

Excellent question: when FESS first came on the scene in the later
1980's a success rate in the high 80% or 90% was quoted. Success needs
to be defined: improved quality of life? Less or no infections? How
long do you follow patients before you issue a number?
I've had 5 surgeries, and the biggest help for me was discovering low
dose biaxin in 2002. Along with allergy shots. Did the prior surgeries
set me up to respond to the medication? I don't know--I'm "wide open"
on CT, yet was chronically/constantly infected.
Once you perform surgery, you can't replace the anatomy.
If surgery had such a high success rate, than why are we all posting?
Judy

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rocketsman - 20 Nov 2006 23:13 GMT

Like Judy I've had at least 5 surgeries its like climbing a mountain. I
had blocked sinus drains with polyps and cysts and severely damaged sinus
mucosa through years of low level infection. Since surgery I have had far
fewer infections and while I still have sphenoid problems (the cells are
not draining properly)and excessive mucous production I will say that
surgery has helped, but its not the complete answer. Just make sure they
don't mess with your turbinates.

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