Microgaimorotomy: removal of the maxillary sinus cyst

The most common cause of cysts of the maxillary sinuses is chronic inflammatory diseases of infectious or allergic nature. Violation of protective mechanisms leads to the growth and scarring of the mucosa, resulting in obstruction of the ducts of the glands - so a retention cyst is formed.

Sometimes the pathology develops against the background of dental diseases. The inflammatory process near the tooth root provokes the formation of an odontogenic cyst. Factors are injuries of the facial skull, congenital anomalies with asymmetry of the hard palate and nasal bones, immunodeficiency.

• nasal breathing disorders (nasal congestion);
• constant or spontaneous headaches or pain in the projection of the maxillary sinus;
• a characteristic symptom of the cyst is a sharp pain in the nasal area during jumps in atmospheric pressure (when diving to depth, or in the plane);
• discomfort in the eyes, cheeks;
• frequent recurrences of sinusitis, sinusitis;
• discharge from the nose, drainage of purulent-mucous secretion on the posterior wall of the pharynx.

The presence of these symptoms is a serious reason to consult an otolaryngologist. Do not procrastinate, remember, at an early stage to cure the disease is much easier than treating complicated pathological processes.

• general blood test;
• general analysis of urine;
• biochemical blood test;
• coagulogram;
• radiography computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging of the maxillary sinuses;
• chest radiography and ECG.

The specialist may additionally appoint another study, based on each case. Similarly, sometimes you need to consult related specialists, such as a dentist, anesthesiologist, therapist.

A week before the operation you should give up alcohol and smoking, eating heavy meals. You should warn a specialist if you are taking drugs that affect blood clotting. Do not eat or drink for at least 6 hours before the procedure.

In most cases, surgery to remove a cyst of the maxillary sinus is performed under local anesthesia but may be under general. Access depends on the size of the cyst: the endoscope in the sinus can be endonasal or through a small puncture in the mouth under the upper lip. The duration of microhymorotomy is usually about 30-60 minutes.

If access is through the orifice of the mouth, then over 4-5 teeth, in the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus with a trocar, a small puncture is made up to 5 mm in diameter, forming a neat entrance to the sinus cavity. An endoscopic chamber and instruments for removing pathological contents are inserted through the hole. After revision and removal of the cyst, the cavity of the maxillary sinuses is washed with antiseptic solution several times, a control examination is performed and the puncture is sutured.

In the case of endonasal access to the sinuses, the otolaryngologist expands the natural or artificial connection in the middle or lower nasal passage and inserts through it the endoscope and microinstruments. Further manipulations are the same: the pathological contents are removed and the sinuses are washed with antiseptics.

A few hours after the operation, the patient is under medical supervision. The first time there may be swelling of the cheeks, to relieve symptoms, the specialist will prescribe painkillers or vasoconstrictor drops in the nose. In the early postoperative period, it is undesirable to sneeze or choke. Until full recovery, you should give up heavy physical activity, visiting the sauna and bath, drinking fluids through a tube.

A very important condition for rapid recovery is quality care of the oral cavity and rinsing it with antiseptics, as infectious agents from the mouth can penetrate the nasal passages and maxillary sinus, causing recurrence of the disease.

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