Local ENT Surgeon Missed Rare Sinus Pathology on CT Scan

Ditto in right maxillary sinus cavity. A well-respected ENT surgeon in Warrenton, VA created an uproar in the medical community when it was discovered that he failed to detect a rare sinus pathology on a CT sinus scan. This parasitic growth was easily discovered by the patient's teenage son within seconds of looking at the CT scan in spite of still being in high school. It's called a " Ditto " claimed John Smith, 14, son of the patient who suffered from this missed patho…

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Sinus Surgery Lawsuit Ruled Against ENT

A patient who had undergone endoscopic sinus surgery suffered detachment of the extraocular muscle resulting in double vision that required further surgical intervention. A jury found against the ENT and ambulatory surgery center rewarding $2.5 million dollars to not only the patient, but also the wife "for loss of consortium" . Damage to the eye and vision is part of the normal consent process for endoscopic sinus surgery when considering the geographic proximity of the eye a…

9/12/2012 2

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Guns n' Roses Rocker Duff McKagan Underwent Sinus Surgery

Duff McKagan , the bassist of Guns n' Roses, apparently underwent sinus surgery  back in December 2010. According to media reports , his sinus cavities developed significant scar tissue due to years of cocaine abuse. Sinus surgery due to scar tissue is a relatively rare indication for surgery, but required if they block sinus cavities leading to recurrent sinus infections. Cocaine abuse more typically causes other sino-nasal abnormalities especially septal perforation. Exactly w…

7/01/2012 0

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Dr. Chang Extensively Quoted in Outpatient Surgery Magazine Article

In the August 2011 edition of Outpatient Surgery Magazine , Dr. Chang was extensively quoted for an article describing use of image-guided sinus surgery. In the article titled " The Benefits of Image-Guided Sinus Surgery ," Dr. Chang described the advantages such technology brings to endoscopic sinus surgery. Click here to read the full article. Click  here  to read more about chronic sinusitis as well as watch a  video  of this technology being used.

8/10/2011 0

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New Video of 3D Image Guided Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

A new video has been added to our YouTube channel demonstrating how 3D Image Guided Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is performed. BrainLAB technology is used in this particular surgery and demonstrates how real-time localization information is provided on instruments used during sinus surgery. Click here to check it out on YouTube or watch below.

2/10/2009 0

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Real-Time 3D Image Guided Sinus Surgery at Fauquier ENT

Fauquier ENT is now able to provide state-of-the-art sinus surgery utilizing BrainLAB , an innovative technology in the area of 3D image-guided sinus surgery. What exactly is image-guided sinus surgery? Think of it as GPS in 3 dimensions for the surgeon to safely navigate your sinus cavities and therefore minimize surgical sinus complications such as brain fluid leakage and eye damage. Not all patients needing sinus surgery are candidates for image guidance. Ideal candidates for sinus surg…

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