Pediatric FESS: Safety and Success Rate?Fess Surgery
3 weeks ago
My child snores heavily and has difficulty breathing through the nose. The ENT says the cause is sinus blockage and suggests FESS. As a parent, I am scared about putting my child under anesthesia. How safe is FESS for children, and what is the usual success rate in pediatric cases?
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It is natural to feel anxious when your child needs surgery, especially one that involves general anesthesia. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is considered safe for children when performed by an experienced ENT surgeon in a well-equipped hospital. Anesthesia in children today is highly advanced and closely monitored, which significantly reduces risks. In pediatric cases, FESS is usually advised only when medicines and conservative treatments have not provided enough relief, or when sinus blockage is causing severe breathing problems, sleep disturbances, or frequent infections. Success rates in children are generally very high, with most experiencing better breathing, improved sleep, and fewer infections after recovery. Like any surgery, there are risks, but serious complications are uncommon when proper care is taken.
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