Details of Ethmoidectomy

Ethmoidectomy is a procedure involving removing the partitions between ethmoid sinuses in order to create larger sinus cavities. This procedure treats sinus infections and sinus obstructions that have been the cause of chronic sinus problems.

1. Chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps
2. Revision surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis
3. Disease in the posterior ethmoids and sphenoid sinus

1. Bleeding
2. Cerebrospinal fluid leak
3. Damage to eye muscle