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All you need to know about the procedure Septoplasty

  • Posted on July 7, 2011 at 11:30 pm

The surgery to correct the imperfections of the septum is called septoplasty and comes with a high degree of satisfaction in most patients choose to undergo. It can also be combined with other measures, as used for the treatment of chronic sinusitis (sinus inflammation, persistent), bleeding, or treatment performed by sleep apnea. Septoplasty may be performed in a specialized clinic to ensure access to the nose with the use of special devices.
Check before the surgery, the doctor with a small device (endoscope) to the nasal passages behind the discrepancy. In some cases, the endoscope can be used during surgery as well. Because of local or general anesthesia, the operation between 60 and 90 minutes and is performed in a special surgical center.
An outer layer of soft tissue called the mucosa is also an important part of this intervention requires careful medical supervision of a surgeon. To restore the position and shape of the septum is working, the surgeon through the nostrils, an incision that the cartilage to the underlying bone separates.
Postoperative care is a mandatory step of the process and the patient should be placed on every piece of opinions expressed by your surgeon. After the operation is successful, a substance that surgical care in the nostrils or nasal swabs can be placed to stop the bleeding and keep the septum healthy. These drugs must be used at least two or three days. In most cases, patients receive care instructions, your nose during the day after surgery. You should not blow your nose and sneeze with your mouth open to avoid pressure changes.
All surgeries carry a small risk of infection or bleeding. In addition to this, septoplasty also induces a small risk of perforation of the wall. Perforation rarely requires treatment but can sit discomfort or infection. Bacteria, streptococci and staphylococci are also a risk for most patients, but are very rare. People that these bacteria are more susceptible to toxic shock syndrome.
Finally, there are some situations where your doctor immediately. For example, if after the surgery has a high fever, headache, diarrhea, chills, skin rash similar to sunburn, or signs of low blood pressure, it is important to contact a professional as soon as possible.

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Everything to know about rhinoplasty

  • Posted on July 5, 2011 at 3:21 am

The surgery is performed to correct a deviated septum and is part of medical interventions is also known as septoplasty. It is usually performed to correct the deficiencies in the septum and the demand for surgery is increasing. Deviated septum surgery can be performed under local anesthesia and general.
The type of anesthesia used during surgery by the surgeon, the need to analyze the health of the patient, and take into account your personal preferences are decided. The procedure takes about 60-90 minutes deviated septum, after which the patient can leave the hospital almost immediately. A cut is in the nose, remove the coating and the thin layer of soft tissue for cartilage and bone.
The deviated septum surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia and requires no elaborate preparations. You can however, define certain blood tests, carried out in advance in conjunction with the X-ray examination of the nose and detailed. If the patient has high blood pressure or diabetes, or taking conditions that predispose to excessive bleeding, special precautions before the surgery. Ten days before the surgery, the patient should stop taking medications that increase the risk of bleeding, and is mainly due to the ingestion of aspirin.
After surgery, the doctor’s nose, the patient may feel slight tenderness or pain in the nose. Then the doctor will prescribe medication to relieve pain. Once the deviated septum surgery was completed, the surgeon is in the nose and nasal swabs place to catch the blood. A nasal splint can also be used in most cases to keep the septum in the correct position to facilitate healing. The swabs will be removed after a few days, when healing is complete.
As with any major surgery is surgery of the nose with some risks and complications. To reduce this risk, antibiotics should not be used for a few days. In addition, it is best not to blow their noses and sneezing with your mouth open. These actions can lead to harmful pressure. Finally, the ice should be applied locally to achieve a certain level of comfort.
Like any other surgery, rhinoplasty comes with the risk of infection or bleeding. In addition, a very frequent complication of the appearance of holes in the wall. This will be treated especially if they cause discomfort or infection.

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