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Delhi, India
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| Speciality | ENT |
| Procedure | Nasal Polyp Surgery |
| Success Rate | 80-90% |
| Recovery Time | 1 week |
| Treatment Time | 30 mins |
| Chances of Recurrence | 5-10% |
A nasal polyp surgery is an endoscopic sinus surgery. It is a procedure performed to remove nasal polyps (noncancerous growths that develop in the lining of the nasal passages) and sinuses. The surgery is typically done using an endoscope, a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light. This endoscopic approach allows the surgeon to visualize and remove the polyps without making external incisions.
Nasal polyp surgery is primarily used to treat conditions such as Chronic Sinusitis (chronic inflammation of the sinuses due to nasal polyps), Nasal Obstruction (large or multiple nasal polyps obstructing the nasal passages), and Recurrent Sinus Infections.
Following nasal polyp surgery, patients may encounter mild discomfort, swelling, and nasal congestion. To alleviate these symptoms, physicians usually recommend pain medications and saline rinses. Recovery duration varies, but most patients can resume normal activities within one to two weeks. Regular follow-up appointments with the surgeon are crucial to monitor healing and ensure favorable results. In certain instances, additional medical measures like corticosteroid sprays may be prescribed to prevent polyp recurrence and maintain clear nasal passages.
