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Innovative technique of nasal surgery without packing in Quirónsalud Torrevieja


Less pain after surgery, higher easiness of breathing, better aesthetic results and fast recovery


Quirónsalud Hospital in Torrevieja incorporates an innovative, least invasive technique for performing nasal surgery without packing, which results in a less painful postoperative period, greater ease of breathing and better aesthetic results in nose surgeries.

"Thanks to this technique", explains doctor Mircea Avram, otorhinolaryngologist and nasal surgery specialist of Quirónsalud Hospital Torrevieja, "it is possible to avoid placing nasal packing which was the main discomfort after surgery and one of the main reasons why patients refused surgery.".


Minimally invasive nasal surgeries without tamponade at Quirónsalud Torrevieja


There are different surgeries which minimally invasive approach allows to avoid the use of packing in in the postoperative period, that is:


  • Rhinoplasty: Surgery that changes the look of the nose which goal can be aesthetic and/or functional to improve patient´s breathing.
  • Septoplasty: Surgery inside the nose aimed at correct a deviated septum and improve breathing
  • Sinus surgery: Minimally invasive surgery during which a rigid endoscope connected to a video camera is used to display surgeon´s movements inside the nostrils and sinuses.
  • Turbinoplasty: Surgery that allows to improve breathing by reducing the volume of the nasal turbinates.
  • Lacrimal surgery for tear ducts: Surgery that treats blockages of the tear duct and due to the closeness to between the eye and the nose, this procedure is performed inside the nostrils with an endoscope

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Benefits of nasal surgery without packing

This innovative technique replaces traditional surgery in which at the end of the operation the patient was fitted with nasal plugs which purpose was to prevent bleeding and in special cases to support the structures of the nose if the surgeon considered it necessary.

This common practice in traditional surgeries greatly increased postoperative pain and discomfort and even it was necessary to prescribe strong analgesics such as morphine.

"In addition," adds Dr. Mircea Avram, otolaryngologist at Quirónsalud Torrevieja, "patients suffered from complete nasal obstruction with a feeling of nasal-facial pressure and the impediment of good drainage of nasal secretions and blood. Also, the high sensitivity of the nasal mucus could cause a burning sensation or pain on contact with this tamponade.

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Moreover, there is an increased risk of complications such as infections, difficulty with swallowing as well as eating, and bleeding when removing the plugs, among other inconveniences."

Thanks to nasal surgery without packing, patients not only feel less postoperative pain, but they can also breathe through their noses and have less facial pressure because of the much easier elimination of nasal secretions, which contributes to a much faster healing and recovery process.