Frontal Sinus Trephination Treatment in India

Myra Chopra, a 42-year-old architect and...

Myra Chopra, a 42-year-old architect and mother of two, had been battling relentless frontal headaches for over a year. The pain, centered just above her eyebrows, was a constant, pressure-filled presence that worsened with bending over or changes in weather. Multiple rounds of antibiotics for suspected sinusitis provided only fleeting relief. A CT scan finally revealed the culprit: a completely blocked and chronically infected left frontal sinus, with no drainage pathway. Her ENT, Dr. Sharma, explained that the infection was trapped, creating a 'mucocele' that was eroding the bony wall and posed a risk of spreading. Medication had failed; she needed a Frontal Sinus Trephination. This minimally invasive procedure would create a small opening to drain the infection and restore ventilation. Terrified but exhausted by the pain, Myra agreed. The surgery, performed under general anesthesia, involved a tiny incision hidden in her eyebrow. The immediate relief of pressure upon waking was profound. Recovery involved nasal rinses and a short course of antibiotics. Within weeks, the crushing headaches were gone. Myra's emotional journey shifted from a state of chronic anxiety and frustration, feeling like she was failing her family and work, to one of immense relief and regained vitality. She felt like she had her life and her focus back.