Respiratory problems, snoring, constant colds are not all the consequences that may result from deformation of the nasal septum. Naturally, if a problem appears, then it needs to be fixed. There are several methods for eliminating the disease, but first you need to understand why the pathology appears.
Causes of the development of the disease and its consequences
So, before the operation will be performed to correct the nasal septum, it is necessary to determine the factors that contributed to the appearance of the problem. Among the causes of the disease can be identified such:
- Injury to the nose. This reason is the most common and common.
- Some inflammatory processes or diseases of the nasopharynx.
- Improper bone development.
Naturally, correction of the nasal septum should be carried out only after stopping the growth of bones. That is, the intervention is allowed to be carried out after the patient reaches adulthood. If the operation is not performed, then this pathology will lead to negative consequences: sinusitis, frequent bleeding, difficulty breathing, airway inflammation, and even a decrease in mental activity.
Symptomatology
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.
- Dry nasal mucous membranes.
- Frequent rhinitis and sinusitis.
- Characteristic of this disease is a "nose" conversation.
- Bleeding.
- Headaches.
- Snoring.
Naturally, the ENT should make a diagnosis. This is not done on its own, because the presented signs may indicate other serious pathologies.
Septoplasty: benefits and indications
There are few methods for correcting the nasal septum, and all of them require surgical intervention. It can be carried out both with traditional surgical instruments and with a laser. Among the advantages of the first method, the following are distinguished:
- Low cost.
- Quick holding.
- High efficiency.
However, the correction of the nasal septum using surgical instruments involves a certain recovery period, which is painful. In addition, the procedure under consideration can have negative consequences: inflammation of the mucous membrane, infection in the wound.
You should consider those indications that make this operation possible:
- Snoring in a patient.
- Constantly recurring respiratory and infectious pathologies of the nasal cavity.
- Allergy.
- Frequent bleeding.
Features of surgical intervention
The operation to correct the nasal septum, reviews of which are both positive and not very, is carried out according to a certain technology. It involves the following stages of the work:
- The introduction of local or general anesthesia (the latter option is most often used).
- An incision of the mucous membrane and skin of the nose (it can be carried out both inside and outside). For this, a special tool is used - an endoscope.
- Straightening the septum. In this case, fragments of cartilage or bones can be moved, as well as the installation of artificial implants. The procedure lasts about sixty minutes (depending on the degree of difficulty of the problem).
- Also, the operation to correct the nasal septum involves suturing with a special thread, which after a while independently resolves.
- Install cotton swabs in the nasal passages.
- Fixation of the operated organ with a special plaster cast.
It should be noted that laser correction of the nasal septum is more preferable today, as it has certain advantages.
Advantages of laser surgery
Naturally, there is an alternative way to deal with the problem. However, it also involves surgical intervention. Compared with the previous method, laser correction of the nasal septum has great advantages. Among them, we distinguish the following:
- High efficiency of the procedure.
- Reducing the time to restore normal breathing, that is, the rehabilitation period is short.
- After the operation, you can leave the clinic on the second day.
- The laser procedure does without practically swelling and bruising. In addition, pain is minimized.
- Great functionality (elimination of the problem not only in the bone section, but also in the cartilage).
Laser repair of the nasal septum requires less time. Naturally, this procedure has its testimony. First of all, it is breathing impairment. In addition, the considered method is used in case of severe snoring and frequent nosebleeds in a patient, with constant sinusitis, sinusitis and other diseases of the nasopharynx. As you can see, such an intervention is carried out with many problems.
Contraindications
Naturally, an operation to correct the nasal septum can be performed if the doctor permits this to be done. However, there are some contraindications that 100% prohibit the use of a laser as a working tool:
- Impaired blood circulation. If you have poor blood coagulability, then the doctor is unlikely to allow such a risk. The fact is that during the procedure, extensive bleeding can open, which will lead to serious complications or even death.
- Infectious and inflammatory processes, as well as oncological diseases in the acute stage.
- Diabetes. This pathology also leads to poor blood coagulation.
- Hypertension (constant jumps and high blood pressure).
What complications can occur during and after surgery?
Any surgical intervention involves certain risks of unforeseen situations. Naturally, if the experts are experienced, and the equipment used is upscale, the appearance of complications is minimized. However, you must know about them. So, during and after surgery, such complications can happen:
- Perforation of the nasal septum.
- Exacerbation of inflammatory processes within the cavity, for example, sinusitis.
- Postoperative bleeding.
- Hematomas of the septum.
Naturally, with 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 edema, which will disappear in a few days.
Preventive measures after surgery
After the intervention, it is imperative to adhere to all the advice of specialists so that the rehabilitation proceeds as quickly and painlessly as possible:
- Try to avoid physical activity whenever possible, especially in the first days after the procedure.
- Do not eat hot food.
- After correcting the nasal septum, try to get out of bed as little as possible.
- Do not blow your nose for seven to ten days after the intervention.
- You should only sneeze with your mouth open. Otherwise, bleeding may occur.
- Do not take those medications that interfere with blood coagulation, for example, products containing acetylsalicylic acid.
- After removing the tampons, it is necessary to disinfect the nasal passages with a saline spray and cauterize the vessels with a silver solution.