Ethmoidectomy Treatment in Turkey
About Ethmoidectomy
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive endoscopic approach often used, leading to less tissue disruption.Effectively treats chronic sinusitis unresponsive to medications like antibiotics and nasal steroids.Improves sinus drainage and ventilation, reducing the frequency of infections.Can alleviate debilitating symptoms such as facial pain, pressure, headaches, and nasal obstruction.May improve sense of smell (olfaction) in patients where it has been diminished.Helps manage nasal polyps and other obstructive lesions in the ethmoid region./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic or recurrent acute ethmoid sinusitis that fails to improve with maximal medical therapy.
- Complications of sinusitis, such as orbital cellulitis or abscess.
- Presence of nasal polyps originating from or obstructing the ethmoid sinuses.
- Mucoceles (cyst-like growths) within the ethmoid sinuses.
- Fungal sinusitis affecting the ethmoid cells.
- Certain tumors or benign growths in the ethmoid region.
- To improve surgical access for procedures on the sphenoid or frontal sinuses.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough ENT evaluation, including nasal endoscopy and a CT scan of the sinuses.
- Discontinue blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, warfarin) as advised by your surgeon, typically 1-2 weeks prior.
- Inform your doctor of all medications, supplements, and allergies.
- May be prescribed a course of antibiotics or steroids before surgery to reduce inflammation.
- Arrange for transportation home and for help during the initial recovery period.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight) before the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, which is usually minor but may rarely require intervention.
- Infection.
- Recurrence of disease or polyps.
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, a rare but serious complication where fluid surrounding the brain leaks into the nose.
- Injury to the eye or optic nerve, potentially affecting vision (very rare).li>
- Changes in or loss of sense of smell.
- Nasal crusting, scarring, or synechiae (adhesions) that may require further care.
- Persistent pain, numbness, or headache.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial rest is crucial for 24-48 hours; avoid bending, lifting, or straining.
- Expect nasal congestion, mild bloody drainage, and facial pressure for several days.
- Use saline nasal sprays or irrigations frequently as directed to promote healing and clear debris.
- Attend all follow-up appointments for nasal endoscopy and debridement (cleaning) of the surgical site.
- Avoid blowing your nose forcefully for at least one week.
- Gradually resume normal activities; most patients return to non-strenuous work within a week.
- Complete any prescribed antibiotics or medications as directed.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ethmoidectomy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
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Sneha Malhotra, a 42-year-old architect and...
Sneha Malhotra, a 42-year-old architect and mother of two, had suffered from chronic sinusitis for over a decade. Her symptoms included constant facial pressure, debilitating headaches centered between her eyes, and a persistent loss of smell that made cooking, her passion, a joyless task. Multiple rounds of antibiotics, nasal steroids, and even two previous sinus surgeries provided only temporary relief. A CT scan revealed severe, recurrent polyps and inflammation specifically in the ethmoid sinuses, the complex area between the eyes. Her ENT surgeon, Dr. Kapoor, recommended a revision endoscopic ethmoidectomy to meticulously clear the diseased tissue and open the sinus drainage pathways. Sneha was terrified of another surgery failing but felt desperate for a normal life. The procedure was performed under general anesthesia. The recovery involved nasal packing for a day, followed by a week of fatigue, nasal congestion, and saline rinses. After three weeks, the constant pressure lifted. At her six-week follow-up, she could breathe freely and, for the first time in years, smell her children's hair and the spices in her kitchen. Emotionally, she moved from a place of chronic frustration and hopelessness to one of profound gratitude and regained connection to the simple sensory pleasures of life.
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