Turbinectomy surgery in Iran

What is turbinate and Turbinectomy?

The turbinate (or nasal concha) are bony shelves in your nose covered by glandular tissue rich in blood vessels and nerves. The turbinate help to regulate the flow of air through your nose. The inferior turbinate can sometimes permanently enlarge and block your nose.

Turbinectomy is a procedure in which some or all of the turbinate bones in the nasal passage are removed, generally to relieve nasal obstruction. In most cases, turbinate hypertrophy is accompanied by some septum deviation, so the surgery is done along with septoplasty.

During the Turbinectomy surgery in Iran

A turbinectomy is usually performed under general anaesthetic and takes about 15-30 minutes. It is performed through your nostrils so you will not have any surgical wounds or scarring.

Reducing your enlarged turbinate can be done in several ways:

Diathermy - an electric current is passed through a needle placed either on the surface of your turbinate or inside the tissue. Heat destroys tissue cells and causes tissue to contract (shrink) decreasing any bleeding.
Trimming - removing part of the turbinate. This may involve removing some bone and covering the exposed area with tissue.

You surgeon may pack your nasal passage. The packing will be removed before you leave hospital. Very often a turbinectomy is performed along with a procedure to correct a deviated septum (Septoplasty).

Your length of stay in hospital will depend on the extent of your surgery.

The operation is performed through your nostrils and does not result in any facial scars or black eyes.

Turbinectomy recovery in Iran

Recovery times vary for each type of turbinate reduction procedure. For less invasive turbinate reductions, recovery is usually quick and not very painful. In about three weeks, the new scar tissue in your nose should be completely healed.

Your nose may feel blocked and may release some blood-stained fluid for up to 2 weeks following your operation. You should avoid any strenuous activity at this time. You will need to stay off work and away from groups of people for 2 weeks. This is to avoid getting a cold that could result in infection.

To avoid possible bleeding and swelling, avoid strenuous activities and blowing your nose for several weeks after your surgery.

Your doctor may also recommend you elevate your head while sleeping and wear clothing that fastens in front — rather than clothing that is pulled over your head — to avoid irritating your nose.

What are the complications and risks after Turbinectomy surgery in Iran?

swelling of the nose, as well as around your eyes, cheeks, or upper lip
discomfort or soreness
a “stuffed-up” feeling, like you have a bad head cold
atrophic rhinitis, if too much tissue is removed
toxic shock syndrome, which is an infection of your bloodstream
damage
numbness in the nose tip, gums, or upper lip
bruising around your nose and eyes
scar tissue
crusting in your nose
increased nasal discharge
to your tear duct

10 common questions about Turbinectomy surgery in Iran

1Is turbinate surgery safe?

While turbinate surgery is generally safe, there are a few risks. The main risk is removing too much tissue, which means the turbinates can't warm and humidify the air you breathe. The result is a permanently dry, crusty nose that can be painful

2How long does it take to recover from turbinate surgery?

three to six months For the more invasive type of turbinate reduction surgery, recovery takes three to six months. For up to a week after surgery, you may need to pack your nostrils with gauze to keep tissues in place. Over time, your nasal tissues will heal into place.

3Is turbinate surgery painful?

Turbinates: normal and abnormal comparison It is an office procedure, performed under local anesthesia, and it takes about 10 minutes. Usually there's no pain on the recovery process, no change on the physical aspect and no long-term side effects, such as loss on olfactory perception

4Is septoplasty major surgery?

Surgery is the only way to fix a deviated septum. Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct a deviated septum. Septoplasty straightens the septum, allowing for better airflow through your nose

5How long does it take to recover from septum surgery?

You will probably be able to return to work or school in a few days and to your normal routine in about 3 weeks. But this varies with your job and how much surgery you had. Most people recover fully in 1 to 2 months. You will have to visit your doctor during the 3 to 4 months after your surgery.

6How long does packing stay in after septoplasty?

Most of the time, packing is removed 24 to 36 hours after surgery. Splints may be left in place for as long as 1 to 2 weeks. You may have swelling in your face for 2 to 3 days after surgery. Your nose may drain and bleed a little for 2 to 5 days after surgery.

7Will swollen turbinates go away?

Another cause of the swelling is overuse of decongestant nasal sprays. Sometimes it is not clear why turbinates swell. In most cases, the swelling does not cause pain. ... If the turbinate swelling does not go down, you may need surgery to open your nasal passage

8What do they do in turbinate surgery?

Turbinates are the portion of your nose that works to warm and moisten the air we breathe. ... The procedure to reduce the size of the turbinates is often accompanied by a septoplasty, (a surgery that is used to correct a deviated septum). However, this will focus on turbinate reduction as a stand-alone procedure

9How long does it take for turbinates to grow back?

Since the delicate mucous layer of the turbinate is preserved, there is very little crusting, bleeding, or swelling. Most patients do not require pain medication and can return to work the same day without nasal packing. Over the next three to six weeks, the patient should start to experience improved nasal airflow.

10Is adenoidectomy a major surgery?

Adenoidectomy surgery facts Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the adenoids. Adenoids are a mass of lymphoid tissue located behind the nasal passages. All surgical procedures have risks and potential complications.

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Turbinectomy surgery in Iran