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Turbinectomy is the operation performed to remove some or all of the turbinates inside the nose. Turbinates, also called nasal concha, are composed of bone and soft tissue, if they enlarge and become oversize, they cause problems. It can eliminate breathing difficulties caused by enlarged turbinates. The veining inside the turbinates warms the inhaled air before passing through the lungs and may change its size depending on the environment. However, if turbinates enlarge, they cause many medical conditions. It can provide a solution for the problems caused by turbinates.
Turbinectomy is the operation performed when turbinates inside the nose become larger or swollen and needed to be treated. Turbinates, also known as nasal concha, are located in 3 sections superior, middle, and inferior. Turbinates moisturize and warm the air inhaled and filter it before passing to the lungs. In cold weather, the veining inside the turbinates becomes swollen, and blood buildup to prepare for the cold air is inhaled. Turbinectomy operations can provide solutions for concha problems caused by various factors.
The most common reason for turbinectomy is the enlargement of the turbinates which may cause nasal congestion, breathing difficulties, and poor sleep. The following are the causes of turbinate hypertrophy :
Many factors in daily life can cause turbinate hypertrophy. Due to patients’ lifestyles and habits, sometimes medications and allergies and environmental factors can as well trigger turbinate hypertrophy which causes problems leading to turbinectomy. Following are the symptoms of turbinate hypertrophy.
Good candidates for turbinectomy are those who have medical problems caused by turbinate hypertrophy. If the septum is dislocated, and patients can only breathe through one nostril, turbinate hypertrophy is a possible result. Especially those who have allergies are the risky group.
Problems in the upper respiratory tract also cause poor sleep leading to discomfort, tiredness, and anxiety. Patients who wake up with a dry mouth or bitter taste may also have turbinate hypertrophy. Any woman or man experiencing such problems can undergo an operation.
The process before turbinectomy operation includes doctors’ examination and patients explaining their problems and symptoms. In allergic cases, patients are tested for allergens to determine if the patient s body has an allergic reaction to a known substance. Smoking and the environment are also helpful when diagnosing. After the examination and test results, if turbinate hypertrophy is diagnosed, a turbinectomy operation can be planned depending on the patient’s complaints and problems.
Turbinectomy surgery has different techniques. The following are the techniques used in turbinectomy :
In turbinectomy, various techniques can be used to achieve efficient results. Turbinate removal is not preferred if there is no advanced problem. Turbinates are the passages that moisturize as it flows through. The most common and the latest technology method is laser treatment. Laser treatment can provide efficient results in one session. Although it depends mostly on the patients, the operation takes about 15-20 minutes. If combined with additional operations, may be up to 2 hours. Turbinectomy is performed either by local or general anesthesia depending on the operation plan.
The recovery may require supervision for a few days at the hospital. Patients need time to rest and have a comfortable recovery. Patients are advised to drink plenty of water. Tamps and stitches inside the nose can be removed after 3 days post-operation.
Patients are informed about their recovery process and things they should avoid or do. Full recovery takes about 4 – 8 weeks. Patients must avoid blowing their noses severely to prevent any possible damage. Dryness inside the nose and scabs are considered normal, seawater sprays may be used if necessary.
The results of turbinectomy are positive for professional operations. The following are the results:
Those who undergo turbinectomy operations can breathe much easier than before and their sleep quality also increases with solving breathing difficulty problems.
Turbinectomy risks are related to the method used. Operations performed under general anesthesia there are more risk factors. Depending on the patient’s condition, age, and medical history, these risks may increase. In some cases, there may be bleeding complications after the surgery. The operations performed by professionals minimize the risks and achieve desired results.
The prices are not standard. There are many factors such as patients’ problems, and methods used that affect the prices. Turbinectomy can improve patients’ life quality. After the examinations, the operation can be planned and doctors inform the patients about all details including prices.
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