A mass in the nose is removed by way of endoscopic surgery that is a minimally invasive surgical technique that is done through the nose.
In some cases open surgery with incisions near the nose or mouth may be done to remove the mass in the nose depending on the size and location of the mass.
An endoscopic surgical procedure is the most common way of removing a mass inside the nose.
Most endoscopic procedures of the nose are performed to treat nasal polyps, sinus problems and chronic sinus infections.
Endoscopic procedures allow the surgeon to visualize and access your nasal passages and sinuses to perform minimally invasive procedures.
Endoscopic procedures are also done to remove nasal tumors and is done in a hospital or surgery center.
Endoscopic sinus surgery is a procedure to remove blockages and treat other problems in the sinuses using an endoscope which is a thin, rigid tube with a camera and a light.
The endoscopic sinus surgery is a type of surgery that does not include cutting the skin because it is performed entirely through the nostrils.
Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy is better than external dacryocystorhinostomy as it has the advantage of avoiding scarring and external incisions.
External dacryocystorhinostomy is the gold standard procedure which has high success rates of around 90 to 95 percent and allows for direct and clear visualization of your lacrimal drainage canal and is easier surgery for people with previous facial fractures.
The difference between external DCR and endonasal DCR is that endonasal DCR broadly refers to the approach from inside the nose, including the speculum or endoscope view.
External DCR involves an incision in the medial canthal or eyelid skin.
The disadvantages of endonasal DCR are potentially smaller opening between the lacrimal sac and nasal cavity which can result in higher recurrence rates, more expensive equipment needed and a steep learning curve that requires the doctor or surgeon to have a thorough understanding of endonasal anatomy.
The advantages of endonasal DCR are no cuts through the skin are needed and no scar afterwards and the operation is slightly quicker than an external DCR.
Endonasal DCR also known as endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy is a minimally invasive surgery which treats blocked tear ducts.
An endonasal DCR done by a surgeon usign an endoscope, which is a small camera that is used to look through your nose.
The surgeon then creates a new opening in the bone between your tear sac and your nasal cavity.
An ophthalmic plastic surgeon may also insert a small tube to help keep your near tear duct open.
And a temporary silicone stent is then left in place for around 6 weeks to prevent the closing of the bypass channel.
The success rate of an endoscopic DCR is around 85 to 90 percent.
Endonasal DCR broadly refers to the approach from inside the nose, including the speculum or endoscope view.
External DCR involves an incision in the medial canthal or eyelid skin.