Informacje o zabiegu
Adenoidectomy and tympanostomy are surgical procedures. The most common indication for this treatment is otitis media with effusion and coexisting adenoid hypertrophy (further called third tonsil). The hypertrophy of lymphatic tissue from which the tonsils are built can be significant and press the ear trumpet outlet. Hearing trumpets, also called the Eustachian tubes, provide pressure equalization between the middle ear and throat. Hypertrophy of pharyngeal tonsil blocking the auditory trumpet may lead to otitis media with effusion, which results in fluid accumulation in the tympanic cavity. This condition severely impairs hearing. The procedure recommended in this situation is tympanostomy, i.e. ventilation drainage through the tympanic membrane. The surgeon inserts a small tube through the tympanic membrane, so that one end is in the middle ear and other end in the external auditory canal. The secretion filling the tympanic cavity can escape freely. The treatment restores hearing, almost immediately. Causal action is also required – removal of adenoid hypertrophy, which blocks the ear trumpet. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia by highly qualified medical staff. The patient falls asleep on the operating time. During the period of convalescence, it is necessary to keep your lifestyle healthy, avoid significant physical effort and stay in cold rooms. The patient is recommended to have a special diet containing semi-liquid/liquid foods, avoiding hot, spicy meals during the first days after the treatment. Tympanostomy is not a contraindication to showering, but special care should be taken. It is forbidden to dive, immerse head in water or swim in the pool.
Wskazania
- significant reduction in nasopharynx permeability
- serious difficulties in breathing through the nose
- sleep apnea, snoring
- adenoidal face
- malocclusion
- recurrent/chronic rhinotracheal inflammation and paranasal sinuses
- chronic/recurring otitis media
- otitis media during which pathological secretions accumulates
- administration of medication directly to the middle ear
Przeciwwskazania do zabiegu
- lack of the patient’s consent
- taking blood thinners
- severe hemorrhagic diathesis
- advanced, uncontrolled diabetes
- bad general health status of patients
- active respiratory tract infection
- diseases preventing the use of anesthesia
- allergy to anaesthetic drugs
Przebieg zabiegu
This treatment combines adenoidectomy and tympanostomy. It is usually performed under general anaesthesia. This is symptomatic but also causal treatment. When the tympanic membrane is drained, the patient’s hearing improves almost immediately. The general condition is also improved significantly. During surgery, the cause of otitis media with effusion – hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil – is removed. The Eustachian tube is unblocked by cutting out the overgrown lymphatic tissue.
Price:
4800 PLN
Korzyści z zabiegu
- cessation of snoring
- resolution of symptoms related to recurrent ear inflammation
- improved concentration and focus
- hearing improvement
- improvement in general condition of the patient
Zalecenia po zabiegu
- rest
- reduce physical effort
- taking painkillers recommended by a doctor
- avoidance of staying in places with very high environmental temperature (e.g. sauna)
- eating light, liquid or semi-fluid diet on the first days after the treatment
- resignation from hot, spicy, sour meals on the first days after the treatment
- bath is not contraindicated, but immersion of the head should be limited (e.g. in a swimming pool, bath)
- in case of any worrying symptoms, seek medical advice as soon as possible
- these symptoms may include e.g. secretion from the ear, blood, persistent pain, increased body temperature
