Risks
A major risk of a sinus augmentation is that the sinus membrane could be pierced or ripped. Remedies, should this occur, include stitching the tear or placing a patch over it; in some cases, the surgery is stopped altogether and the tear is given time to heal, usually three to six months. Often, the sinus membrane grows back thicker and stronger, making success more likely on the second operation.
Besides tearing of the sinus membrane, there are other risks involved in sinus augmentation surgery. These risks include:
- Infection
- Inflammation
- Pain
- Itching
- Allergic reaction
- Tissue or nerve damage
- Scar formation
- Hematoma
Read more about this topic: Sinus Augmentation
Famous quotes containing the word risks:
“There are risks which are not acceptable: the destruction of humanity is one of them.”
—Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1921–1990)
“There are risks which are not acceptable: the destruction of humanity is one of them.”
—Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1921–1990)
“In America any boy may become President, and I suppose it’s just one of the risks he takes!”
—Adlai Stevenson (1900–1965)