Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
How Can A Surgical Incision After A Sinus Surgery Be Treated?
I too just had sinus surgery to remove a regrown keratocystic tumor(from my right maxilliary sinus two weeks ago, and today, exactly two weeks after the surgery (first occurring in upper jaw in 2004, and now regrowth discovered by chance 13 years later. On the 15th day after surgery, I experienced this putrid smell (and bad taste when it drips post-nasal). The incision is still not closed up (as I can feel the nasal flush solution leak through it into my mouth). I m doing nasal flush twice daily, and soaking antibacterial mouthwash at incision site. I m also numb on part of my face and upper palette. It s been a tough recovery, and I welcome your advice about the putrid smell.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms can be related to an infection of the incision. I suggest you to take prescribed antibiotics by mouth and continue the nasal flush for local treatment. You should consult your doctor about the antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
How Can A Surgical Incision After A Sinus Surgery Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms can be related to an infection of the incision. I suggest you to take prescribed antibiotics by mouth and continue the nasal flush for local treatment. You should consult your doctor about the antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further