HEALTH MATTERS
to have further evaluation. When drug therapies fail to provide relief from CRS, doctors typically recommend that their patients consider functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) to remove the source of the blockage and infection.4 More than 500,000 sinus surgeries are performed every year in the United States.3
As with most surgeries, there are risks to consider such as damage to the areas surrounding the sinuses or failure of the procedure. Approximately 1 in 5 sinus surgeries fail to provide desirable outcomes and require subsequent procedures to provide CRS patients with relief.4 However, there are ways to minimize the risks and improve the chances of a successful surgery.5 If sinus surgery is recommended by your doctor, consider image-guided, or navigated surgery, with the StealthStation™ ENT, which may enable a more thorough sinus procedure.
Recently granted 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the StealthStation™ ENT allows surgeons to "visualize" your sinuses in three-dimensional (3D) images so they can maneuver to where they will be operating and avoid critical anatomical structures, such as the brain, optic nerve and vital arteries. The surgical navigation system can provide surgeons with images of your anatomy during the procedure, allowing surgeons to see behind delicate or hard-to-reach areas unique to only you. StealthStation™ ENT and other image-guidance systems are associated with better patient outcomes and reduce the risk of complications.5 If you believe you may be battling chronic sinusitis, download and print this questionnaire, which you can share with your primary healthcare
provider or ENT specialist during your next appointment.
Questionnaire
The following questionnaire is intended to help define your symptoms and provide valuable information and insights for your doctor. Answer the questions, rating to the best of your ability the problems you have experienced over the past two weeks. Afterward, share with your doctor to discuss your treatment options and see if you are a possible candidate for sinus surgery with the StealthStation™ ENT.
1. Is your sense of smell reduced or gone? 5 Yes/No
2. Do you have facial pressure/pain? 5 Yes/No
3. Do you have headache pain? 5 Yes/No
4. Do you have congestion or a stuffy nose? 5 Yes/No
5. Do you have thick, yellow-green nasal discharge? 5 Yes/No
6. Do you have a low fever (99ºF - 100ºF)? 6 Yes/No
7. Do you have bad breath? 6 Yes/No
8. Do you have pain in the upper teeth? 6 Yes/No
9. Do you have trouble sleeping at night? 6 Yes/No
10. Have you had these symptoms for 12 or more weeks? 5 Yes/No