Removal of polyps in the nose

Any surgical operation is associated with pain, bleeding and a period of rehabilitation. Not exception is the removal of polyps in the nose, especially given that the incisions in this case are carried out on the delicate mucosa of the maxillary sinuses. But, despite all the negative factors of the operation, today the surgical method is the most effective remedy for this disease.

Methods for removing polyps in the nose

The procedure under consideration has been conducted for a long time and is not considered a complex operation. There are following its varieties:

The first two types of intervention are minimally invasive and almost painless. The latter variety is most common, since alternative ways to remove polyps in the nose have appeared not too long ago. Nevertheless, it causes profuse bleeding and requires a long period of recovery of respiration, healing of damaged tissues.

Laser removal of polyps in the nose

The essence of the method of such therapy is that a laser beam of light is selected for visible neoplasms by a wavelength selected by a specialist. The effect is carried out in such a way that the tissues of the mucosa that have expanded into the polyps become intensively dehydrated and for 15-20 minutes turn into a scar , which consists of dead cells. The resulting crust gradually dries up and self-torn away for several days.

Advantages of laser removal of polyps in the nose can be considered painless procedure, the speed of its conduct and the lack of a need for a long recovery period.

Among the shortcomings is worth noting the high risk of recurrence of the disease, since the laser beam does not penetrate deep enough into the mucous membrane to vaporize the incipient polyps.

Endoscopic removal of nasal polyps

This operation is not traumatic, it is performed under local anesthesia. Manipulation consists in excision of the growths together with the roots without damaging adjacent healthy tissues of the maxillary sinuses.

Removal of polyps in the nose with a shaver - a specially developed surgical instrument with a sharp nozzle - is the most progressive method for today, since it is performed with the use of an endoscope. An enlarged image from a miniature video camera is displayed on a large monitor, which allows the surgeon to eliminate not only visible growths, but also all overgrown mucous tissue. At the same time, blood loss is minimal, as well as pain after the completion of the anesthesia.

Removal of polyps in the nose - operation with a loop

The working tool of the surgeon is a metal wire bent in the form of a loop. She is captured by a polyp and with a sharp movement breaks out of the mucous membrane. The operation is performed under the influence of local anesthesia, but even with an anesthetic drug very painful. Moreover, along with the build-up, the surrounding healthy tissue is often removed, which inevitably leads to profuse bleeding that lasts more than 2 days.

It is also worth noting that after removing polyps in the nose with this method, the consequences do not justify the expectations. The surgeon can eliminate only neoplasms that are in his field of vision. Therefore, just as in the case of burning out growths with the help of a laser, roots of polyps and germinal tumors remain in the deep layers of mucous tissues. Thus, after some time the tumors will reappear, perhaps even in a larger number, and surgical intervention will have to be repeated all the time.