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Nasal endoscopy

Nasal endoscopy

Nasal endoscopy

Nasal endoscopy is a process to look at the nasal canals and sinuses. This is done through an endoscope and it is used for both diagnosis and treatment. Sinus infection or sinusitis is a sinusitis inflammation caused by an infection that appears with symptoms such as headache, pressure on the eyes, nose, cheeks, or sides of the head. Sinus infections are generally classified into two main categories, acute and chronic. Acute sinus infection often lasts less than four to six weeks. In this case, treatment is done with antibiotics. When the treatment is complete, in addition to eradicating the infection, the mucosa will regenerate. But chronic sinusitis is a condition that lasts more than three months. Endoscopic nasal surgery performed through an endoscope eliminates the disease without the need for an incision on the face. Nasal endoscopy is performed to treat sinus infections, nasal polyps and nasal tumors. Since small instruments are used in nasal endoscopy, there is no need to make external incisions.

The endoscope is actually a thin, flexible tube equipped with a small camera with a light source. During a nasal endoscopy, the endoscope passes through the nasal canals and sinuses. In this way, images of this area are seen, which helps to diagnose and treat the complications of this area. It is also possible to insert small instruments for tissue sampling through the endoscope. This method can also be used to remove an external object from a child's nose.

When is nasal endoscopy recommended?

As mentioned, nasal endoscopy can be used for both diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, nasal endoscopy surgery is recommended to help diagnose and treat the following:

  • Nasal congestion
  • Nasal obstruction
  • Infections of the nose and sinuses
  • Nasal polyps
  • Nasal tumors
  • Bleeding from the nose
  • Decreased sense of smell
  • Examination of cerebrospinal fluid

This operation can be effective in treatment by showing the exact details such as the location of bleeding or inflammation of the sinus tissues. Nasal endoscopy is also used to examine the nature of the mass of cells which may be cancerous.

Preoperative procedures for nasal endoscopic surgery

Prior to nasal endoscopy, some medications should be stopped for a period of time as recommended by your physician. This operation does not require fasting before surgery. As with most surgeries, the tests required and requested by the doctor must be performed before the operation. The use of nasal spray before nasal endoscopy is recommended to reduce the amount of inflammation in the nasal canals, so that the endoscope can move easily in the sinuses and nasal cavities. For the convenience of the patient during this operation, before inserting the endoscope, the area is anesthetized and then the endoscope is inserted through the nose. In some cases, the patient may experience discomfort by performing this step and may need more anesthesia. Nasal endoscopy is performed through both nostrils.

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