A polyp is a benign mass arising from the nose and sinuses.
Polyps usually occur due to inflammation of the lining of the nose and sinuses.
Nasal polyps can be considered as part of the spectrum of chronic rhinosinusitis.
They must be distinguished from more serious pathology such as nasal tumours.
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Treatment varies according to the patient’s situation and is usually provided after a consultation and thorough clinical evaluation.
Functional Endoscopic sinus surgery is the name given to operations used to treat nasal polyps. In the past sinus operations were done through incisions (cuts) in the face and mouth. However, sinus surgery with an endoscope, allows the operation to be performed without the need for these cuts.
The appropriate answer to this question depends on an individual’s thorough Clinical Analysis and consultation.
We usually consider surgery in cases of nasal polyposis, where initial medical treatment has failed to improve your situation. However, in some cases surgery may be the first line of treatment.
Each operation is individual, depending on the cause of the disease and which sinuses are involved.
The operation is done through your nose with endoscopes. Nasal polyps are removed using custom-made instruments, with no cuts or scars on the face.
Detailed information regarding the procedure and post-procedure care will be given after consultation.
