What is septoplasty and Turbinoplasty?

The procedure Septoplasty (straightening of the nasal septum) and turbinoplasty (reduction of the inferior turbinate bone) is the most common procedure for nasal obstruction. Septoplasty requires carefully lifting up the inner lining of the nose and removing or straightening the bent cartilage.

What is septoplasty and turbinate reduction?

Repairing or straightening a deviated septum and reducing enlarged turbinates is a common nasal surgery done under general anesthesia. A small incision is made inside the nose and the thin plate of cartilage and bone in the center of the nose is repaired.

What is endoscopic septoplasty?

Endoscopic septoplasty is a newer technique where an endoscope is used to visualize the nasal cavity to straighten the nasal septum. Most people’s septum will be deviated to one side or the other, which is not a cause for concern.

What is Turbinoplasty surgery?

Turbinoplasty involves removal of the bone of the turbinate and half of the mucosal lining of the turbinate, leaving the other half of the mucosa to cover the area from where the bone was removed. This increases the rate of healing and reduces the amount of crusting after surgery.

What is the difference between septoplasty and Turbinoplasty?

During a septoplasty, your Ear, Nose, and Throat surgeon straightens your septum so that air can flow through both sides of your nose normally. In a turbinoplasty, the goal is to reduce the turbinates enough to improve your breathing and sinus drainage, while preserving enough tissue for normal turbinate function.

How does a Microdebrider work?

The microdebrider works by employing suction to pull tissue into the aperture of the blade, which cuts the tissue. Suction is used to simultaneously remove tissue-and blood-from the site, allowing much better visibility for the surgeon.

What do turbinates do?

Turbinates are bony structures inside the nose, covered by soft tissue (mucosa). They regulate airflow and warm and humidify the air you inhale. They do this by swelling up with increased blood flow.

What causes turbinates to swell?

The turbinates are thin, bony plates inside your nose. Allergies or a lengthy cold can irritate them and cause them to swell, or enlarge. The swelling makes it hard for you to breathe. Another cause of the swelling is overuse of decongestant nasal sprays.

What is septoplasty sinus surgery?

Septoplasty (SEP-toe-plas-tee) is a surgical procedure to straighten the bone and cartilage dividing the space between your two nostrils (septum). When the septum is crooked, it’s known as a deviated septum.

Is endoscopic septoplasty safe?

If you require septoplasty, there are additional risks associated with this procedure. The primary risks are bleeding or infection in the area of the septum; numbness of the front teeth; the development of a hole through the septum (septal perforation); brain fluid leak; or recurrence of septal deviation.

What is sinus surgery called?

Septoplasty. Septoplasty is an outpatient procedure aimed at correcting issues related to the midline of the nose.

What is the difference between Turbinectomy and Turbinoplasty?

In a turbinoplasty, the turbinates are reshaped. In a turbinectomy, some or all of them are cut out. Both surgeries are done through the nose.