The nasal septum divides the nasal cavity into two portions. A deviation in this septum might cause one nasal canal to be narrow. In order to correct this deviation, septoplasty is done. Submucous septal resection is done, and reconstruction of the septum is made in this surgery. Septoplasty drawbacks are changes in the shape of the nose, decrease smell sensations, infection, etc.
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How long will the effect of anesthesia last in septoplasty surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, My question is about a septoplasty operation for anesthesia. Doctor says I need this operation but I am scared of the anesthesia. Mostly scared about awareness and being paralyzed. Can someone give me a brief summary of drugs used during general anesthesia for a septoplasty? Is it p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, you need not get scared about getting general anesthesia for your surgery (septoplasty). For your surgery, general anesthesia is the best option for anesthetizing you. One more point is that you need not be afraid about awareness and being paralyzed since... Read Full »