Nasal Polyps (Polyposis Nasi): Surgical Therapy

1st order

  • Removal of an antrochoanal polyp
  • Note: Antrochoanal polyp (maxillary sinus: maxillary sinus): usually unilateral and solitary; grows over a long style through the maxillary sinus opening down into the nasopharynx; there it develops into a “true” polyp

2nd order

  • Polypectomy (polyp removal); when the function of the nose as the olfactory and respiratory organs are impaired.
  • If necessary, surgical rehabilitation of the sinuses (see below sinusitis / sinusitis).