Dr. Shah obtained his BA/MD from Boston University and completed his Otolaryngology residency at Tufts University followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children's Hospital Boston at Harvard University. After fellowship, he joined the faculty of Children's National Medical Center in 2006. Dr. Shah is an active clinical researcher and has received numerous awards for his research.
Dr. Charles "Pat" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications.
What are risks and complications of
septoplasty or turbinectomy?
Although the surgery will be performed safely and with care in order to
obtain the best possible results, patients have the right to be informed that
the surgery may involve risks of unsuccessful results, complications, or injury
from both known and unforeseen causes. Because individuals differ in their
response to surgery, anesthetic reactions, and healing outcomes,
ultimately there can be no guarantee made as to the results or potential
complications. Furthermore, surgical outcomes may be dependent on preexisting or
concurrent medical conditions. Additional surgery may be needed after the nose
has had a chance to heal after surgery.
The following complications have been reported in the medical literature.
This list is not meant to be inclusive of every possible complication. They are
listed here for information only, not to frighten patients, but to make them
aware and more knowledgeable concerning this surgical procedure. Although many
of these complications are rare, they can occur even in the hands of experienced
surgeons practicing the standard of community care. Anyone who is contemplating
surgery must weigh the potential risks and complications against the potential
benefits of the surgery, or any alternative to surgery. The following is a list
of complications that may occur with these nasal surgeries:
Nasal obstruction due to failure to straighten the septum or later
re-deviation of the septum, or the re-growth or swelling of the turbinates.
This may necessitate revision surgery.
Failure to resolve coexisting
sinus infections or recurrence of coexisting
sinus problems and/or polyps, or need for further or more aggressive surgery.
Bleeding. In rare situations, a need for blood products or a
blood
transfusion.
Chronic nasal drainage or excessive dryness or crusting of the nose or
sinuses.
Need for allergy evaluation, treatments, or environmental controls;
surgery is neither a cure for nor a substitute for good allergy control or
treatment.
Failure to improve or resolve concurrent respiratory illness such as, but
not limited to asthma,
bronchitis, or
cough.
Failure to resolve associated "sinus or nasal" headaches. The exact cause
of headaches can be difficult to determine or have many causes. Patients may
require consultation with another specialist such as a neurologist.
Damage to the eye and its associated structures.
Permanent numbness of the upper teeth, palate, or face.
Prolonged pain, impaired healing, and the need for hospitalization.
Septal perforation, which is a hole inside the nose (septum) that
produces an open connection between the right and left sides of the nose..
Failure to restore or worsening of the sense of smell or taste, or
failure to relieve nosebleeds.
Sinus infection (sinusitis) signs and symptoms include headache, fever, and facial tenderness, pressure, or pain. Treatments of sinus infections are generally with antibiotics and at times, home remedies.
Nosebleed is common in dry climates during winter months, and in hot dry climates with low humidity. Individual taking blood clotting medications, aspirin, or antiinflammatory medications may be more prone to nose bleeding. Other factors that contribute to nosebleed are trauma (including nose picking), rhinitis, and high blood pressure. Treatment depends on the severity of the condition.
Allergic rhinitis symptoms include an itchy, runny nose, sneezing, itchy ears, eyes, and throat. Seasonal allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever) is usually caused by pollen in the air. Perennial allergic rhinitis is a type of chronic rhinitis and is a year–round problem, often caused by indoor allergens, such as dust, animal dander, and pollens that may exist at the time. Treatment of chronic rhinitis and post nasal drip are dependant upon the type of rhinitis condition.
Chronic cough is a cough that does not go away and is generally a symptom of another disorder such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus infection, cigarette smoking, GERD, postnasal drip, bronchitis, pneumonia, medications, and less frequently tumors or other lung disease. Treatment of chronic cough is dependant upon the cause.
Sinus headache is caused by a sinus infection or inflammation of the sinus cavities. The primary symptom of a sinus infection is pain and increasing pressure overlying the area and associated tenderness to the touch. Treatment of a sinus headache depends on the cause.
A number of vital tasks carried out during sleep help maintain good health and enable people to function at their best. Sleep needs vary from individual to individual and change throughout your life. Not getting enough sleep can hurt memory performance, health, and your mood.
Chronic bronchitis is a cough that occurs daily with production of sputum that lasts for at least three months, two years in a row. Causes of chronic bronchitis include cigarette smoking, inhaled irritants, and underlying disease processes (such as asthma, or congestive heart failure). Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Treatments include bronchodilators and steroids. Complications of chronic bronchitis include COPD and emphysema.
The most common cause of a black eye is due to an injury to the face or head. Most black eye injuries are minor and heal on their own, however, some may lead to significant injury. In addition to trauma to the face, cosmetic surgery can cause a black eye(s) as a side effect. People should be aware of the situations in which medical care should be sought immediately for a black eye.
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