Nasal Airway Surgery & Surgical
Instructions
The following
information is provided to help patients and their families prepare for surgery,
and to understand more clearly the associated benefits, risks, and
complications. Patients are encouraged to ask their doctor
any questions that felt necessary to help better understand
this procedure.
Nasal obstruction is usually caused by a deviated or crocked septum or enlarged
tissues (turbinates) within the nose. A septoplasty is an operation to correct a deformity
of the partition (the septum) between
the two sides of the nose. A turbinectomy is the surgical
removal of an abnormally enlarged turbinate from inside the nose to improve
breathing. The goals of nasal airway surgery include the following: To improve
airflow through the nose, to control nosebleeds, to enhance visualization of the
inside of the nose, to relieve nasal headaches associated with swelling of the
inside of the nose, and to promote drainage of the sinus cavities. Nasal airway
surgery is done through the nostrils without the need for
external incisions.
The following instructions are designed to help persons
recover from nasal airway surgery as easily as possible.
Taking care of oneself can prevent complications. The
doctor will be happy to answer any related questions.
What is nasal airway surgery?
Nasal airway surgery is a group of procedures
(septoplasty, turbinectomy) performed to improve nasal
breathing. Nasal obstruction is usually caused by a
deviated septum or enlarged turbinate within the nose. All
surgical procedures have risks and potential
complications. Understanding what is involved before,
during, and after nasal airway surgery can help patients
recover from the surgery as easily as possible.
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Last Editorial Review: 4/15/2002