Problems with breathing, snoring, persistent colds are not all the consequences that can result from the deformation of the nasal septum. Naturally, if the problem appears, then it must be corrected. There are several methods to eliminate the disease, but first you need to understand why there is a pathology.
Causes of the development of the disease and its consequences
So, before the operation to correct the nasal septum, it is necessary to determine those factors that contributed to the appearance of the problem. Among the causes of the disease can be identified as:
- Trauma of the nose. This reason is the most common and often occurring.
- Some inflammatory processes or diseases of the nasopharynx.
- Incorrect development of bones.
Naturally, correction of the nasal septum must be carried out only after the bone growth has stopped. That is, the intervention is allowed after the patient has reached adulthood. If the operation is not carried out, then this pathology will lead to negative consequences: sinusitis, frequent bleeding, difficulty breathing, inflammation of the respiratory tract and even a decrease in mental activity.
Symptoms of
Before the operation to correct the nasal septum, the doctor must collect a complete history of the patient. This disease is accompanied by some symptoms:
- Difficulty breathing.
- Dryness of the mucous membranes of the nose.
- Frequent rhinitis and sinusitis.
- Characteristic of this disease is talking "in the nose."
- Bleeding.
- Headaches.
- Snoring.
Naturally, the diagnosis should be an ENT.Independently this is not done, because the presented signs may indicate other serious pathologies.
Septoplasty: Advantages and Indications of
There are few methods of correcting the nasal septum, and all of them involve surgical intervention. It can be carried out both with traditional surgical instruments and with a laser. Among the advantages of the first method are the following:
- Low cost.
- Fast execution.
- High efficiency.
However, correcting the nasal septum using surgical instruments involves a certain recovery period, which is markedly painful. In addition, the procedure under consideration can have negative consequences: inflammation of the mucosa, infection in the wound.
It should also consider those indications that make such an operation possible:
- Snoring in a patient.
- Constantly repetitive respiratory and infectious pathologies of the nasal cavity.
- Allergy.
- Frequent bleeding.
Features of the surgical procedure
The operation of correction of the nasal septum, the responses about which are found both positive and not very, are carried out according to a certain technology. It involves such stages of the work:
- Introduction of local or general anesthesia( most often the latter option is used).
- Incision of the mucosa and skin of the nose( it can be carried out both inside and outside).For this, a special tool is used - the endoscope.
- Straightening of the partition. In this case, movements of fragments of cartilage or bones, as well as the installation of artificial implants, can be carried out. The procedure lasts about sixty minutes( depending on the degree of complexity of the problem).
- Also, the operation to correct the nasal septum provides for suturing with a special thread, which after a while resolves itself.
- Installation of cotton swabs in the nasal passages.
- Fixation of the operated organ with a special gypsum dressing.
It should be noted that laser correction of the nasal septum is more preferable today, since it has certain advantages.
Advantages of laser operation
Naturally, there is an alternative option to combat the problem. However, he also suggests surgery. Compared with the previous method, laser correction of the nasal septum has great merits. Among them we distinguish the following:
- High efficiency of the procedure.
- Reduction of the time to restore normal breathing, that is, the rehabilitation period is small.
- After the operation, you can leave the clinic on the second day.
- The laser procedure is almost without swelling and bruising. In addition, pain is minimized.
- Great functionality( elimination of the problem not only in the bone department, but also in the cartilaginous).
The correction of the nasal septum with a laser requires less time. Naturally, such a procedure has its own testimony. First of all, this is a worsening of breathing. In addition, the method in question is used in the case of severe snoring and frequent nasal bleeding in the patient, with a permanent sinusitis, sinusitis and other diseases of the nasopharynx. As you can see, such interference is carried out with many problems.
Contraindications
Naturally, surgery to correct the nasal septum can be carried out in the event that the doctor allows it. However, there are some contraindications that 100% prohibit the use of the laser as a working tool:
- Circulatory disturbance. If you have poor blood coagulability, it is unlikely that a doctor will allow such a risk. The fact is that during the procedure can open up extensive bleeding, which will lead to serious complications or even fatal.
- Infectious and inflammatory processes, as well as oncological diseases in the stage of exacerbation.
- Diabetes mellitus. This pathology also leads to poor blood clotting.
- Hypertension( constant jumps and increased blood pressure).
What complications can occur during and after surgery?
Any surgical intervention assumes certain risks of occurrence of unforeseen situations. Naturally, if the experts are experienced, and the equipment used is high-class, the occurrence of complications is minimized. However, you have to know about them. So, during and after surgery such complications can occur:
- Perforation of the nasal septum.
- Exacerbation of inflammatory processes inside the cavity, for example, sinusitis.
- Postoperative bleeding.
- Particle hematoma.
Naturally, with a skillful operation, such problems should not arise. However, if they appeared after you left the clinic, then try to contact your doctor as soon as possible. The only natural complications are swelling, which will go down in a few days.
Preventative measures after operation
After the intervention, it is necessary to adhere to all the advice of specialists, so that rehabilitation can be carried out as quickly and painlessly as possible:
- Try to avoid physical exertion whenever possible, especially in the first days after the procedure.
- Do not eat hot food.
- After correcting the nasal septum, try to get up as often as possible from bed.
- Do not blow your nose for seven to ten days after the intervention.
- Sneeze should only be with your mouth open. Otherwise, bleeding may occur.
- Do not take those medications that interfere with blood coagulability, for example, drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid.
- After removing tampons, it is necessary to disinfect the nasal passages with salt spray and cauterize the vessels with silver solution.