FESS + Septoplasty

Nasal septum is a structure within the nasal cavity, which divides it into two nasal canals. It is composed of cartilage tissue. Physiologically it is symmetrical, located at equal distances from the external nose walls. Sometimes as a result of injury, inflammation or other factors, the nasal septum is distorted. Apart from the unaesthetic appearance, this often results in numerous ailments. Chronic rhinitis, difficult breathing through the nose, disturbance of smell one- or two-sided smell, these are just some symptoms and indications for septoplasty – procedure involving correction of the nasal septum. Distorted structure may also affect the paranasal sinuses and other sinuses of the bony face. Deformation reaching a place in the nasal cavity, called the ostiomeatal complex, affects drainage from the frontal sinuses, maxillary and paranasal sinuses. Disturbed ventilation and free communication with the nasal cavity can cause chronic and recurrent inflammation. Pathological fluid begins to accumulate inside the sinuses. Patients suffer from painful conditions. The best treatment is elimination of symptoms and causes. Septoplasty is an operation of the nasal septum. Restoring its physiological shape will provide free access to the ostiomeatal complex. FESS is a method of endoscopic surgery. It consists in insertion of an endoscope into the nasal cavity, i.e. a thin, flexible tube finished with a camera. A doctor under visual control can insert an endoscope in a pathologically changed place and accurately assess the shape of nasal cavity, and thanks to micro-tools to clear the sinuses. All cuts during the treatment are made inside the nasal cavity. As a result, the patient does not have any visible scars on face. During the convalescence period it should minimize physical effort, sneeze with open mouths (to prevent excessive pressure increase in the nasal cavity), take care of proper moistening the nasal mucous. Also regular visits at the attending physician are important.