Simultaneous Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Rhinoplasty: A Pilot Study

Han, Chang Joon; Nam, Tae Wook; Lim, Chae Hyoung; Jang, Hyon Jong

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
Plastic surgeons have generally avoided performing rhinoplasty in the presence of rhinosinusitis due to potential infection. For the otolaryngologist, concurrent rhinoplasty can produce increased periorbital swelling and ecchymosis, which can obscure the parameters used to monitor complications of the sinus procedure. But recent advances of endoscopic sinus surgery have made the simultaneous procedures safe in appropriately selected patient. The purpose of this report is to identify the indications and limitations of the simultaneous procedures. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Seven patients were treated by this combined modality and all were available for follow-up. There were 3 women and 4 men with a mean age of 35 years who underwent the combined procedure by the otolaryngologist. RESULTS: Recurrence of sinusitis occurred in one patient, and another patient wanted revision rhinoplasty for cosmetic dissatisfaction. There were no other complications. CONCLUSION: Combined rhinoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery can be performed safely and with good results in selected patients.