Turbinectomy

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Turbinectomy

Surgical excision / removal of bony structures of the nose to open up the nasal passage

Speciality ENT
Urgency elective
Duration 15 to 30 min
Blood Loss minimal to 250 ml
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Gas Induction
Procedures Throat pack
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to 1 day
Full Recovery 1 to 3 weeks
Additional Info Beware: obstructive sleep apnoea.
created by Dr Taija Nicoli

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