COMPLICATIONS IN ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY:A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Endoscopic sinus surgery has become a widely used technique in the treatment of chronic sinus disease, but it is sometimes accompanied by various complications, especially when used by less experienced surgeons. The risk of injury is closely related to the anatomical features, the degree and severity of the disease, the results of previous operations, and the experience of the surgeon. The aim of this literature review is to analyze the complications associated with endoscopic sinus surgery; searches were conducted in various scientific databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Europe PMC, PubMed, Medline, Scientific Information Database (SID) and Google Scholar. Of the total 126 entries, 32 were reviewed. The complication rate associated with endoscopic sinus surgery is not high, and improvements in surgical technology and experience may reduce its side effects. Knowledge of anatomy, good preparation, and meticulous surgical technique are essential. Early recognition and proper management of complications of endoscopic sinus surgery is extremely important to minimize and prevent disability. To minimize the risk of developing these complications, it is necessary to take into account possible anatomical variations in the structure of the paranasal sinuses and orbit, which should be identified using computed tomography at the preoperative stage. To successfully perform endoscopic sinus surgery, the surgeon must be appropriately qualified in the diagnosis and management of potential complications during surgery.