[Analysis of complications in functional endoscopic sinus surgery].
OBJECTIVE
Inquiring into the interrelated factors of complications of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).


METHODS
The complications of 1,207 FESS were reported. The complications were discussed within the fixed indication and the resection extent.


RESULTS
The over/all complications rate was 3.0%. Bleeding and periorbital ecchyosis were the common complications, and 1 temporary diplopia, 2 fever of undetermined origin were found in this group.


CONCLUSIONS
The lower rate of complication of FESS is related to limited resection. FESS are a safe procedure in experienced hands.
Department of Otolaryngology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029.
Ruizhen
R
Yan
Xiaobai
X
Zhang
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications