If the person is looking for it-
They would use an angled scope for endoscopy, not a rigid scope.

And if they are looking for it they can sometimes point it out on a scan.

You would need both for confirmation.

And yes, many general community ENTs, whom see someone seeking a second opinion after an original surgery do not want to “deal” with patient complaints, post surgery from a surgery they are not responsible for.

It takes A LOT of their time and is completely different than taking on a patient of their own that has an issue.
They are also very hesitant to comment on any surgery performed by a fellow colleague. Too much liability issues these days. Unfortunately this is behind the scenes, unspoken agreements.
So it’s hard to trust if someone is truly assessing you or just wants to say you’re good and send you out-just the way these days.

Most teaching institutions have a lead Rhinologist whom focus on Revision surgeries, weather you would need one or not, they are the best at assessing because they know what to look for and are willing to take on someone else’s patient post surgery.

If you have selected these ENTs yourself without knowing what they specialize in, that’s fine- but most likely they accept your appointment, look at your history 5 minutes before walking in the room with you, and give you an “all looks good to me” just because they don’t have the time nor willingness.

I am being very direct-this is just the way it is.

So, if you are unsure if you have met with an ENT whom dedicates 80% of their practice to revision, I would look there.

There is a reason there is a revision specialist in almost every area- this surgeries are not the best and are the most grey area operations performed on the body.

What were your original presenting symptoms for surgery to begin with?