Nasal conditions such as nasal polyps, sinusitis, or deviated septum require treatment from an ENT specialist. If you need nasal surgery, advanced care is available close to home at WMCHealth’s Advanced ENT Services. Our highly trained specialists tackle a wide range of nasal conditions with minimally invasive surgeries and procedures.
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Nasal surgeries can be performed to treat conditions affecting the nose, sinuses, and nasal cavity.
At WMCHealth, we offer various treatment options, including minimally invasive procedures. These new techniques typically result in faster recovery times and fewer complications. Because WMCHealth is part of an academic medical center, our specialists and surgeons have access to the latest developments in surgical techniques.
Types of Nasal Surgery and Procedures
The specialists at WMCHealth’s Advanced ENT Services provide nasal surgeries and procedures, including:
Nasal Endoscopy
Nasal endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure in which a thin tube with a camera is inserted into the nose to evaluate sinus passages. It can be used to find and remove foreign objects, including masses, from the nose.
Endoscopic CSF Leak Repair
Endoscopic CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) leak repair is a minimally invasive procedure used to identify and close a skull base defect that causes fluid to leak into the nasal cavity and sinuses.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic sinus surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that aims to improve drainage and prevent mucus buildup and infections.
Nasal Polyp Removal
Nasal polyps are harmless benign growths that develop in the lining of nasal passageways. However, if they are left untreated, they can cause disruptive symptoms. Nasal polyp removal surgery is usually only recommended after other medical therapies have been unsuccessful.
Septoplasty
Septoplasty corrects a deviated septum (the wall between the two nasal passageways). While many have a deviated septum and suffer no noticeable symptoms, others may have difficulty breathing and other disruptive symptoms. This procedure involves removing the deviated bone and cartilage.
Turbinoplasty
Turbinoplasty is a procedure that repositions, reshapes, or reduces the size of the turbinates—the bony “shelves” inside the nose. Enlarged turbinates can cause chronic nasal congestion.
Balloon Sinuplasty
Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that provides relief for those with blocked sinuses. This procedure works when the balloon is gently inflated in the sinus opening. It allows ENT surgeons to carefully reconfigure the bone structure and restore normal sinus function.