Empty nose syndrome Presentation: The patient had history of prior nasal surgery, now he complains of nasal obstruction & shortness of breath. Case Discussion: Widely patent nasal cavities showing gross tissue loss & evidence of radical turbinate reductive surgey with only vestiges of turbinates have been preserved. Bilateral partial ethmoidectomy. Empty nose syndrome is a complication caused by aggressive turbinate reductive surgery. The patient usually complains of sensation of nasal obstruction, shortness of breath and nasal dryness.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 05:45:20 +0000