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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.