Download Operation for ethmoidectomy and antrostomy

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Operation for ethmoidectomy
and antrostomy
S A N I T A T
1. Identification and description of the procedure
Consist in emptying the ethmoidal cells, widely communicating them with the nasal cavity. It can also
be associated to an opening in the maxillary sinus towards the nasal cavity also from the sphenoidal sinus.
It can be unilateral or bilateral. It is performed with help from a microscope on endoscope through the
nasal orifices.
2. Purpose of the procedure and benefits that are expected to be achieved
It is usually performed for the extirpation of the nasal polyps or as a sinus treatment.
In cases of nasal polyps the benefit a better disease control with resolution of the obstruction. In the rest
of the cases a definitive cure when the operation has been successful.
3. Reasonable alternatives to this procedure
If you decide to be operated you must continue a medical treatment and radiological controls to evaluate
its progress.
4. Foreseeable consequences of its performance
The foreseeable consequences of its performance are.............................................................................................................
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5. Foreseeable consequences of its non performance
Continue with the symptoms you are suffering from. The risks of not operating include ocular complications
and endocranial complications.
6. Risks
The vital risks are not very frequent, even though, as in any medical act and keeping in mind the necessity
of general anaesthesia in all the cases, they can occur. These vital risks, both intra and well as postoperative
are those of any major surgery and are closely related to age, the general state and the associated
pathologies which the patient has.
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The complications of this surgery include:
Complications adherent to the anaesthesia act.
Eye swelling.
Haematoma or ocular abscess: that could require a new operation.
Vision loss: It can be temporary, and even though it is extremely rare it can be persistent.
Intracranial complications: Even though highly rare, meningitis or cerebral abscess could occur.
Pain: the first days after surgery.
Cerebralspinal liquid fistula:
Haemorrhage: that could require blood transfusion.
Nose dryness.
The side effects that can be left after an ethmoidectomy with antrostomy are the following:
Non-recuperation of the sense of smell.
The previously mentioned vision loss.
Epiphora or eye watering.
After the intervention you will have the nose plugged up for at least one day. During a few weeks you
will abundant scabs, hence you will have to perform nasal rinses.
7. Risks depending on the patient's clinical situation
Other risks or complications that might appear, given your clinical situation and your personal circumstances,
are ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Operation for ethmoidectomy
and antrostomy
8. Declaration of consent
aged
, with home address at
, National Identity No.
Mr./Mrs./Miss.
Mr./Mrs./Miss.
and SIP number
aged
, with home address at
acting in the capacity of (the patient's legal representative, relative or close
, with National Identity No.
friend)
HEREBY DECLARE:
That the Doctor
situation to perform
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has explained to me that it is advisable/necessary in my
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Signed: Mr./Mrs./Miss.
With National Identity Card No
Signed: Dr.
With National Identity Card No
Associate number
9. Revocation of the consent
I hereby revoke the consent granted on the date of
to carry on with the treatment that I hereby terminate on this date.
In
Associate number:
and I do not wish
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Signed: The patient
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Signed: The Doctor
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