Conchotomy of the inferior turbinates

Conchotomy is a minimally invasive and effective nasal surgery in which resection of the nasal turbinates (lower and middle) with the mucous membrane is performed.

The turbinates are bony outgrowths in the nasal cavity covered with a mucous membrane, warming and purifying air flows that pass through them.

With prolonged chronic rhinitis or sinusitis, the mucous membrane grows, which leads to a violation of nasal breathing, so the question of surgical treatment arises.

When is conchotomy of the inferior turbinates indicated?

Conchotomy is indicated in the following cases:

mucosal hypertrophy, which makes nasal breathing difficult;
fusion of the mucous membrane;

chronic sinusitis caused by nasal breathing problems;
excessively narrow nasal passages.

In cases of chronic disturbance of nasal breathing in the absence of the effectiveness of conservative treatment, surgical intervention is recommended.

What types of conchotomy are performed by our specialists?

To perform a conchotomy, the following techniques are used:

classic conchotomy - the surgeon removes the turbinate with a scalpel;
laser conchotomy - laser radiation is used for removal, which is more effective and less traumatic;
endoscopic conchotomy - an endoscope is used to remove the turbinates, which allows you to accurately perform surgery;
radio wave conchotomy - high-frequency radio waves are used for removal;
cryoconchotomy - liquid nitrogen is used to remove turbinates.

The use of modern methods allows you to minimize blood loss, accelerate postoperative wound healing and rehabilitation.

After surgery, patients notice a decrease in the incidence of upper respiratory tract diseases. Almost immediately after a conchotomy, nasal breathing improves.

The method of surgical intervention is selected by our specialists, taking into account several factors and indications for each patient individually.

How is the preparation for the operation carried out?

Before carrying out a conchotomy, you need to undergo several diagnostic examinations:

X-ray of the nasal cavity;

endoscopy of the nasal cavity and sinuses;

laboratory examinations.

How is a conchotomy performed?

The operation is performed under local anesthesia. The patient goes to the day hospital before the operation. The duration is on average from 30 minutes to 1 hour. The removal method is chosen before the operation and is agreed upon with the patient.

The patient lies on his back with his head thrown back. After that, the nasal cavity is treated with an anesthetic. Then the surgeon performs a conchotomy of one of the techniques. After the operation, special tampons are inserted into the patient's nasal cavities for hemostasis.

How is the recovery period after a conchotomy?

Under the supervision of the medical staff, you stay for a day in the hospital of our clinic. After that, we will discharge you with further recommendations.

Full recovery occurs in 2 weeks. You cannot blow your nose for the first 3 days and visit the bathhouse or sauna for 2 weeks.

Why choose Dobrobut Medical Centers Network?

To perform a conchotomy of the turbinates at an affordable price in Kyiv, contact the Dobrobut MC because we have:

ENT doctors who have extensive clinical experience and are the best specialists in this area, both in Ukraine and abroad;

all tools and consumables are only disposable, from the best European and American manufacturers;

comfortable conditions of stay in the clinic;

fast recovery.

How can you sign up for an operation at Dobrobut Medical Center?

You can find out the details of the operation, the cost of the conchotomy of the inferior turbinates at the Dobrobut MC, as well as sign up for a consultation with a doctor by filling out the feedback form on our website, or by calling the call center number.

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