Surgical procedures to address anatomical anomalies leading to nasal respiratory insufficiency
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Septoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to address a deviated nasal septum. In this surgery, the deviated septum is straightened, and sutures or grafts are used to keep it in the correct position. This outpatient procedure typically does not result in visible scars.
Nasal airway obstruction can result from various causes, with anatomical-structural factors accounting for 75% to 85% of cases, often necessitating surgical intervention.
In general terms, we can say that the nasal valve encompasses the air column housed by the mucous membrane, cartilage, and soft tissues from the external nose to the piriform aperture. Various techniques, including grafts and sutures, can be employed to correct defects or enhance the stability of the structures comprising the nasal valve, thereby improving the airflow during the respiratory cycle.
Radiofrequency is the most effective technique for the reducing the size of the turbinate’s. The procedure is typically performed under general anaesthesia, through the nasal openings using electrodes that are inserted into the thickness of the turbinate mucous membrane.
After surgery, an inflammatory reaction occurs, which may cause temporary nasal congestion that usually lasts no more than 5 to 10 days, after which the results of the procedure begin to be noticeable.
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Germán Zayas Pavón, Specialist in Aesthetic and Functional Rhinoplasty