BAWO (Bilateral antral washout)

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BAWO (Bilateral antral washout)

Washout of the sinuses to clear them from an infection (pus) with salty water

Speciality ENT
Urgency elective, urgent
Duration 20 to 45 min
Blood Loss minimal
Anaesthesia Local Anaesthetic, +/- Sedation
Anaesthesia II General
Pain mild (+)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
Full Recovery 3 to 10 days
created by Dr Taija Nicoli

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