Late periorbital haemorrhage following functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a caution for potential day case surgery
2006
Late Bleeding After Sinus Surgery: A Cautionary Case
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Arya Arvind Kumar, Machin David, Al-Jassim Hadi
Primary Institution: University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool
Conclusion
Late, brisk post-operative bleeding can occur after functional endoscopic sinus surgery, potentially leading to serious complications.
Supporting Evidence
- Orbital complications following functional endoscopic sinus surgery are rare but can have serious implications.
- The patient experienced significant bleeding six hours post-surgery, leading to periorbital bruising.
- Surgical intervention was required to relieve pressure from the orbit due to the bleeding.
Takeaway
Sometimes, after nose surgery, patients can start bleeding a long time after they go home, which can be very dangerous.
Methodology
The case involved a 45-year-old woman who underwent functional endoscopic sinus surgery and experienced late post-operative bleeding.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
One 45-year-old woman with recurrent sinusitis.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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