What is the difference between septoplasty and endoscopic turbinate reduction?

Different structures: Septoplasty can straighten a damaged (deviated) septum, and the turbinates can be surgically reduced at the same or separate operation to further improve blocked airways. An endoscope is not needed for turbinate surgery, but is often used to evaluate the sinuses and their openings beneath the turbinates. One or both may be needed for best airway improvement, and each alone may not be sufficient.

Septoplasty: Septoplasty changes the size and shape of the septum. Turbinate reduction will make the turbinates smaller and result in better air flow. Good luck from nyc.

Different structures: Septoplasty modifies bone and cartilage of the nasal septum. Turbinate reduction modifies the bone and mucous membrane of the nasal turbinate. Both septoplasty and turbinate reduction are commonly performed together to improve nasal breathing and congestion. The method of surgery can vary: closed, open, endoscopic, etc.

Diff anatomic area: Septoplasty and turbinate reduction both address areas of nasal obstruction. Septoplasty straightens a curved septum in the midline of the nose. Turbinate reduction shrinks the mucosa and/or bone on the inside, lateral side of the nose. An endoscope may or may not be used with this procedure and there are many techniques to accomplish this goal.

Septum/turbs: Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to restore the septum to the midline by removing deviated cartilage and bone. Turbinoplasty is a surgical proceodure to reduce hypertrphied turbinates while preserving mucosa. Both procedures are performed to improve nasal obstruction. Be sure to have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist.