There are many procedures and new surgeries performed at a Nasal Surgery Center. Some procedures can even be done in the otolaryngologist’s, or ENT’s, office. Traditional surgeries are utilized as a last resort when a patient does not respond to medications or treatments. The most common condition that requires surgery is chronic sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinus passageways. It leads to blockages and sinus infections. Some patients can avoid surgery with the use of prescribed oral steroids. Those who do not respond to the steroids, often choose surgery to relieve their symptoms.
The endoscopic procedure sometimes has to be repeated in a year or two, if the inflammation returns. Some patients respond to steroids after the surgery, and can prolong the positive effects of the surgery longer. A new implant is available that can prolong the benefits of surgery without oral steroids. Some patients do not have to have the surgery repeated at all. The Propel implant is inserted at the end of the surgery. It delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly to the sinus tissue, and the dissolves. Patients recover quicker with less pain and do not have to worry about the side effects of oral steroids.
Balloon Sinuplasty is another endoscopic surgery that opens blocked sinus passageways. This procedure can be done in the doctor’s office because there is no cutting of tissue or bone. A local anesthetic is used, and a small balloon catheter is inserted into the inflamed sinuses. The passageways are permanently opened, and the patient can breath clearly with not pain or discomfort. Recovery time is much shorter than with the traditional surgery. Medicare and most private insurance companies covers this procedure.
A Nasal Surgery Center is set up to perform surgeries for nasal and sinus issues. Some of those are traditional surgeries, and some are new procedures that use the latest technology. You and your specialist can go over your symptoms and conditions and decide which action to take that will best suit your needs. Double check with your insurance company to see if the surgery you are scheduled to have is covered. Most are, but, as with any innovative procedures, it is wise to make sure you are covered.
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