Aesthetic Nose Surgery
What is rhinoplasty surgery? Rhinoplasty is an aesthetic and functional surgery performed to change both the external and internal appearance of the nose. Since the septum (septum) that divides the nose into two is usually intervened in rhinoplasty surgeries, it is also called ‘septorhinoplasty’ surgery. Why is rhinoplasty surgery important? The nose is located in the center of the face and is an important part of the aesthetic appearance of the face. Problems with the nose are different from person to person and are usually specific to the person’s facial structure. For this reason, rhinoplasty surgery should also be designed specifically for the person and face. What should be considered before rhinoplasty surgery? Rhinoplasty surgery is planned …
Nasal Cartilage and Bone Curvature Surgery (DEVIATION SURGERY)
What is a deviated septum and why does it occur? One of the most common causes of nasal congestion is a deviated septum, which is the curvature of the wall that divides the nose into two halves. The septum consists of cartilage and bone. In most people, the septum is not exactly midline and curvatures that do not cause nasal congestion can be seen on examination. Deviated septum may be congenital or may occur after falls, bumps and impacts from infancy. What are the symptoms of a deviated septum? The most common symptom of a deviated septum is nasal congestion. It can cause dry nose, nosebleeds, unresponsive and prolonged upper respiratory tract infections, headache and facial pain, deterioration in voice quality, snoring and indirectly middle ear diseases in some patients. How is deviated septum diagnosed? Sep …
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery
What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disease caused by narrowing and obstruction of the upper airways during sleep, characterized by snoring and periods of respiratory arrest (apnea) with varying frequency. During apnea periods, oxygen levels in body tissues decrease. Many systems in the body, especially the cardiovascular system, are affected. What does sleep apnea cause? The risk of palpitations, hypertension and heart failure increases significantly. Patients with sleep apnea have headaches in the morning due to waking up tired, and there is also an increase in the rate of home, work or traffic accidents due to excessive daytime sleepiness and momentary drowsiness. Personality and behavioral changes such as decreased decision-making ability, forgetfulness, irritability, and depression can be seen in patients with sleep apnea.
Revision Aesthetic Nose Surgery
What is corrective (revision) rhinoplasty surgery? Corrective (revision) rhinoplasty is a surgery performed on patients who have previously undergone rhinoplasty surgery. Who can undergo corrective (revision) rhinoplasty surgery? Although rhinoplasty surgery has been performed, aesthetic problems confirmed by the patient himself/herself, the patient’s relatives or the doctor may require revision rhinoplasty surgery. Despite an aesthetically satisfactory result, serious dysfunction in patients may also require revision rhinoplasty surgery. What is the reason for the difficulty of corrective (revision) rhinoplasty surgery for the surgeon? Although the skin covering the bone and cartilage in patients’ previous rhinoplasty surgeries can be easily removed during surgery, in revision rhinoplasty surgeries, the skin covering the bone and cartilage and …
Sinusitis and Sinus Surgery
What is sinusitis and how does it occur? Sinuses are air-filled cavities in the facial bones around the nose and connected to the nose. The most common disease of the sinuses is sinusitis, an inflammatory disease of the sinuses. Sinusitis usually occurs when the mouths of the sinuses become blocked following an upper respiratory tract infection. In the early (acute) stage, symptoms such as nasal congestion, facial and headache, nasal and nasal discharge may be most common. At this stage, the diagnosis is often made with in camera examinations and there is no need for computed sinus tomography to support the diagnosis. This early disease is called acute sinusitis and is treated with antibiotics and nasal sprays. What is chronic sinusitis and why can it occur? In some patients who do not respond to drug treatments, sinusitis m&…
Fluid Collection in the Ear and Ear Tube Placement
What is fluid accumulation in the ear and why does it occur? Otitis with effusion or serous otitis is the accumulation of fluid behind the eardrum, in the middle ear cavity, without high fever or severe pain. It can be seen after upper respiratory tract infections such as colds, flu, sinusitis and allergies. Fluid accumulation in the ear that does not improve with medication is often seen with enlarged and inflamed adenoid in children. In adults, fluid accumulation in one ear can sometimes be a harbinger of masses in the nasal region. What are the symptoms of fluid accumulation in the ear? Fluid accumulation in the ear is mostly seen in children. Hearing loss is the most important symptom. The child’s inability to respond to loud noises and the decrease in school success can be a sign of hearing loss caused by fluid accumulation in the ear.
Eardrum Surgery
Why does the eardrum perforate? The eardrum can be perforated due to factors such as inflammation, impact (trauma) and pressure. It is most common in chronic otitis media. Why is a hole in the eardrum important? The barrier formed by the eardrum between the outer ear and the middle ear disappears due to the perforated membrane and these two structures become connected to each other. Water from the external ear canal (through bathing/showering, sea/pool) can escape into the middle ear cavity and increase the risk of disease of tissues such as the facial nerve, inner ear and brain in the middle ear neighborhood. A perforated eardrum also loses its tension and can lead to hearing loss. How is a hole in the eardrum treated? If the hole in the eardrum is very small, not inflamed and no hearing loss has occurred, it can be monitored by protecting it from contact with water (bathing, swimming in the pool and sea).
Ear Calcification (Otosclerosis) and Stapes Surgery
What is ear calcification (Otosclerosis)? Ear calcification (Otosclerosis) may be a genetically inherited disease. Although the exact cause is not known, hormonal conditions and some viruses are also claimed to cause the disease. In otosclerosis, the base of the stirrup ossicle becomes solidified as a result of structural calcification and the movement of the stirrup bone is restricted and sound waves cannot be transmitted adequately to the inner ear fluids and hearing loss called conductive hearing loss occurs. The disease at this stage can be treated with surgery and the patient’s hearing can be restored to normal levels. In the later stages of untreated disease, this calcification can also affect the inner ear wall and irreversible neural type hearing loss may occur. Ear calcification (Otosk …
Larynx Cancers Surgery
What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is an organ located in the neck in front of the trachea and esophagus and regulates metabolism in the body with its hormones. The thyroid gland is very bloody and surrounded by many blood vessels. Various parathyroid glands, which regulate blood calcium levels with their hormones, are located just below the thyroid gland. The nerve that allows the vocal cords to function is also located just below the thyroid gland. What are thyroid gland diseases? Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland is called ‘goiter’. Cysts and nodules can also be seen in the thyroid gland. Although these cysts and nodules are benign most of the time, they may become cancerous in some patients. In which cases is surgery required for thyroid gland diseases? The main thyroid diseases that require surgery are suspicious cysts and nodules…
Thyroid Gland Surgery
What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is an organ located in the neck in front of the trachea and esophagus and regulates metabolism in the body with its hormones. The thyroid gland is very bloody and surrounded by many blood vessels. Various parathyroid glands, which regulate blood calcium levels with their hormones, are located just below the thyroid gland. The nerve that allows the vocal cords to function is also located just below the thyroid gland. What are thyroid gland diseases? Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland is called ‘goiter’. Cysts and nodules can also be seen in the thyroid gland. Although these cysts and nodules are benign most of the time, they may become cancerous in some patients. In which cases is surgery required for thyroid gland diseases? The main thyroid diseases that require surgery are suspicious cysts and nodules…
Salivary Gland Surgery
What are the salivary glands? The salivary glands are the large salivary glands in front of the ear (parotid), under the jaw (submandibular) and under the tongue (sublingual). There are also hundreds of small salivary glands that are widely distributed in the mouth. What are the common diseases of the salivary glands? The main diseases of the salivary glands are infections, stones and masses. The most common salivary gland surgeries are performed on the salivary glands in front of the ear (parotid) and under the jaw (submandibular) due to stones and masses. The most important example of salivary gland infections is mumps, a viral disease. Other infections, especially bacterial ones, develop in special cases and range from …
Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery
What are adenoids and tonsils? Does every child have them? Adenoids and tonsils are two of the defense organs in the mouth and throat. The adenoid, which is normally present in every child, is active and tends to grow in the first years of life. After the age of 6-7, adenoid begins to regress. Especially in some children who start nursery and kindergarten and meet germs, adenoids can cause problems. Inflamed and growing adenoid can cause nasal obstruction. Sleeping with the mouth open, snoring, and even breathing stops, especially during sleep, may occur. Adenoids also play an important role in recurrent otitis media and fluid accumulation in the ear in children. In addition, adenoid enlargement that causes nasal congestion for a long time and is not intervened can negatively affect the development of the face, palate and teeth in the child. Adenoid and almond …