What is Concha Bullosa (Air Sac Concha-Concha Bullosa)?
Concha bullosa is the formation of air cavities, air sacs (pneumatization) in the bone tissue of the concha. It is the most common anatomical disorder in the side walls of the nose. Although turbinate bullosa is rarely seen in the upper and lower turbinates, it is frequently seen in the middle turbinate. It may occur on one side of the nose or simultaneously in the turbinates of both cavities.
Concha bullosa, which generally follows a silent course without showing symptoms, causes the middle turbinate to enlarge, leading to obstruction of the middle nasal passage and air ducts to the sinuses, and as a result; chronic sinus inflammation, pressure and pain around the sinuses and eyes, chronic headache, rarely ear and jaw pain. The best diagnostic method is Computed Tomography.
Concha bullosa can be classified in three different ways according to its formation: Lamellar Concha Bullosa, Bullous Concha Bullosa and Extensive Concha Bullosa:
Lamellar Concha Bullosa: Concha bullosa in which air sacs are seen in the vertical lamella (thin layer) of the middle turbinate.
Bullous Concha Bullosa: Concha bullosa, in which air sacs are seen in the lower part of the middle turbinate, called the bulbous part.
Bullous Concha Bullosa: Concha bullosa, in which air sacs are seen in the lower part of the middle turbinate, called the bulbous part.
How is Concha Bullosa (Air Sac Concha-Concha Bullosa) Surgery Performed?
Concha bullosa surgery is usually performed using one of the following methods: crushing, turbinoplasty (concha shaping) or concha resection/reduction (concha removal/reduction).
The method of Concha Bullosa surgery, which is performed by entering the nose with a camera and cutting and removing the half of the nasal flesh swollen like a balloon facing the mouth of the sinuses, is called Endoscopic Concha Resection / Reduction.
Endoscopic turbinate resection / reduction is used in cases where the bone structure is effective in turbinate growth and the desired result cannot be obtained with radio frequency application. Endoscopic turbinate resection/reduction is an effective method for the treatment of turbinate bullosa. It provides easy access to the osteomeatal complex, which is the entrance to the sinuses, without causing excessive bleeding or trauma. In addition, thanks to the minimal surgery performed, the mucosal structure outside the turbinate is not damaged, so the turbinate can fulfill its function completely after the operation and intranasal adhesions are not seen.
The microdebrider device is commonly used. With this device, only the diseased area is worked on. While the diseased tissue is removed by filing or shaving, the intervention area is simultaneously washed and vacuum cleaned to avoid damaging the surrounding healthy tissue. With this high-tech device, time and labor intensity is reduced. The procedure is completed in about half an hour. In addition, since the mucosal structure is not damaged, the need to use tampons after the operation is eliminated.
After surgery, the patient is discharged on the same day. However, the nose should be protected from traumatizing blows and excessive blowing for 3-4 days to prevent increased bleeding. The approximate recovery period is 6-8 weeks.
If you are experiencing constant nasal congestion, difficulty breathing and frequent problems such as sinusitis, headache, snoring, nasal and nasal discharge, you can contact us using our contact information.
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