Hello to all,

Just like last year, my daughter finds herself in a sinus predicament. She was treated with Rituxan last Spring, her B-cells have repopulated, and she is currently suffering from another sinus infection. Her local 'old school' ENT has cleared her sinuses mechanically several times over the last few weeks, and he states that unless he surgically corrects a deviated septum she will continue to have recurrent sinus infections. She has had both fungal and bacterial infection of the maxillary sinus. Treatment for the fungal infection at Mayo, Rochester was debridement, and they did not recommend septal repair.

Our concern is operating on a Weggie septum, and the risk of saddle nose or inciting more inflammation to an already inflammed area. I seem to remember that those that have seen Dr Robert Lebovics suggested he does not do surgery on Weggie sinuses except in extreme circumstances.

Where can I find current information on this subject?

Thanks for any suggestions in advance.

Jane, mom of Alison