Sinusoscopy
in Health ·
From what I understand, most sinus procedures are performed under local anesthesia. While people claim it's painless, that isn't always the case. The issue with general anesthesia is that you have to deliver gas into the lungs via a mask over the mouth and nose, which just isn't practical during sinus surgery.
On the other hand, general anesthesia is quite a delicate matter—after all, the anesthesiologist is the most critical person in any operating room—so doctors try to avoid it whenever possible.
Furthermore, the side effects of general anesthesia compared to local options shouldn't even be discussed. With local anesthesia, you can head straight home after a minor procedure. After general anesthesia, however, you'll likely sleep all day and feel groggy for half the next one. I haven't experienced this personally, but I've heard from reliable sources that it feels like a mix of extreme drowsiness and a heavy hangover.
On the other hand, general anesthesia is quite a delicate matter—after all, the anesthesiologist is the most critical person in any operating room—so doctors try to avoid it whenever possible.
Furthermore, the side effects of general anesthesia compared to local options shouldn't even be discussed. With local anesthesia, you can head straight home after a minor procedure. After general anesthesia, however, you'll likely sleep all day and feel groggy for half the next one. I haven't experienced this personally, but I've heard from reliable sources that it feels like a mix of extreme drowsiness and a heavy hangover.