I had a turbinate reduction a year ago via general anesthesia. Each side would alternate swelling completely shut. After surgery left side is great but right side is still having a lot of issues even though it too is better than before surgery. I would like a repeat procedure done on the right side and have read about turbinate outfracture being minimally invasive and less risky compared to other methods. Is that true and if not what would be a safe method worth looking into for a 2nd procedure?
April 27, 2017
Answer: Revision Turbinate Reduction Options The best answer for you depends entirely on your physical examination, allergy history, recovery from previous turbinate reduction etc. An outfracture of the turbinate is relatively safe and easy. It allows the bony attachment of the turbinate to be physically moved to the side of the nose permitting improved space in the nasal cavity. However, if your turbinate demonstrates significant hypertrophy, this alone may not always help. Preservation of turbinate function and appropriate volume is the key to a successful outcome. Cautery, coblation, laser, microdebrider and aggressive resection may have serious risks. However, conservative reduction via techniques first described by Richard Mabry, Dallas Texas, seem to help the vast majority of patients with enlarged turbinates. Either outfracture or Mabry turbinoplasty may be your safest choice. Make sure that your septum is straight and that you do not suffer with nasal valve collapse as these problems require more than just turbinate reduction. Best Wishes.
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April 27, 2017
Answer: Revision Turbinate Reduction Options The best answer for you depends entirely on your physical examination, allergy history, recovery from previous turbinate reduction etc. An outfracture of the turbinate is relatively safe and easy. It allows the bony attachment of the turbinate to be physically moved to the side of the nose permitting improved space in the nasal cavity. However, if your turbinate demonstrates significant hypertrophy, this alone may not always help. Preservation of turbinate function and appropriate volume is the key to a successful outcome. Cautery, coblation, laser, microdebrider and aggressive resection may have serious risks. However, conservative reduction via techniques first described by Richard Mabry, Dallas Texas, seem to help the vast majority of patients with enlarged turbinates. Either outfracture or Mabry turbinoplasty may be your safest choice. Make sure that your septum is straight and that you do not suffer with nasal valve collapse as these problems require more than just turbinate reduction. Best Wishes.
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