ENT-diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nasopharynx without endoscopy it’s the stone age. What is the procedure of endoscopy and what are its main advantages?
- WHAT IS ENDOSCOPY OF THE NASOPHARYNX?
- THE BENEFITS OF ENDOSCOPY OF THE NASOPHARYNX
- WHY THE NEED FOR ENDOSCOPY OF THE NASOPHARYNX?
- INDICATIONS FOR ENDOSCOPY OF THE NOSE
- CONTRAINDICATIONS TO ENDOSCOPY OF THE NASOPHARYNX?
- HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE PROCEDURE?
- HOW IS ENDOSCOPY OF THE NASOPHARYNX?
- DO I NEED ANESTHESIA DURING ENDOSCOPY OF THE NOSE?
- WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO CONDUCT ENDOSCOPY OF THE NOSE?
- HOW MUCH IS A ENDOSCOPY OF THE NOSE IN KIEV?
What is endoscopy of the nasopharynx?
Endoscopic diagnosis of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx is a special ENT procedure in which obsleduete cavity of the patient without surgical procedures using special endoscopic equipment.
In diagnosing sinusitis endoscopy under 30x magnification to examine all structures of the nasal cavity, to approach the place where the anastomoses and to see whether there is discharge from the sinuses, and the nasal cavity is something that impedes the outflow from under the middle shell.
For research use endoscope a thin flexible tube with a built-in microscopic camera and a special flashlight. In some cases, a rigid straight endoscope, which the doctor can manipulate even with one hand.
The benefits of endoscopy of the nasopharynx
Endoscopy of the nose is often called the gold standard of ENT diagnosis, and all thanks to its numerous advantages:
- painless examination;
- rapid diagnosis (a few minutes);
- the absence of irradiation (such as when x-rays);
- more than a simple check using mirrors;
- the possibility of a real assessment of the fill of the nasal passages secretions;
- the ability to repeat the diagnosis at any time and with any time interval;
- definition of adenoids;
- easy diagnosis of a deviated nasal septum.
Why the need for endoscopy of the nasopharynx?
Today this diagnostic method is used in almost all ENT diseases:
- nosebleeds;
- pain in the nose;
- difficulty breathing or swallowing;
- snoring during sleep (apnea), etc.
With the endoscopic method of examination can accurately determine the presence of a variety of nasal tumors, such as:
- polyps;
- adenoids;
- inflammatory processes in the nasopharynx and maxillary sinuses;
- tumors in the nasal passages;
- fungal and bone growths in the nose.
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Endoscopy also allows you to more accurately and efficiently perform all surgical procedures in the nasopharynx.
Indications for endoscopy of the nose
Endoscopy of the nose is conducted for the following symptoms:
- breathing problems;
- complete or partial absence of the sense of smell;
- liquid discharge from the nose;
- frequent nosebleeds;
- headache;
- pain or pressure in the area of the face;
- inflammatory nasal disease;
- sudden decrease or loss of hearing;
- strange noise in my ears;
- speech delay in a child
- snoring or other sounds during inspiration/expiration.
Contraindications to endoscopy of the nasopharynx
Absolute contraindications no. But before the procedure it is necessary to inform the otolaryngologist the following information:
- do you have a tendency to nosebleeds;
- do you take medication to reduce blood clotting (anticoagulants);
- do you suffer from any allergies to any medications, especially anesthetics (e.g., lidocaine).
Otherwise, you may experience nosebleeds during the procedure or allergic reactions.
How to prepare for the procedure?
Usually the procedure endoscopy of the nasopharynx does not require special training. Its good perenosyat even small children.
Before endoscopic inspection of the nasal sinuses, the doctor may irrigate the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity vasoconstrictor. It helps to reduce swelling of the mucous membrane for a better view during diagnosis. It also helps the endoscope do not touch the walls of the nose.
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Endoscopy of the nasopharynx in children is one of the most effective methods of diagnosing children’s ENT diseases.
Immediately prior to the manipulation the doctor will spray administered in the nose , the anestheticthat will make the procedure as comfortable as possible. Have anesthetic can be slightly bitter taste, but after 30 minutes the flavour will disappear.
How is endoscopy of the nasopharynx?
The patient sits in a chair his head off. After that, the doctor slowly inserts the endoscope in the nose. During the procedure the doctor may ask the patient to breathe through the mouth. The whole procedure zanimaetsya minutes.
The video shows the examination of five children. Endoscopy of the nose does not cause him any discomfort.
Usually immediately after the procedure the doctor tells the patient his diagnosis. Sometimes you may need additional otolaryngic examination to clarify the diagnosis.
Do I need anesthesia during endoscopy of the nose?
Except for a little discomfort during the procedure, patients usually do not feel any discomfort. But if you want the patient possible irrigation of the nasal cavity anesthetic.
Where it is possible to conduct endoscopy of the nose?
In many modern otolaryngic clinics of Kiev it is possible to carry out the procedure of endoscopic examination of the nose. Listed below are the public hospitals that conduct endoscopy of the nose.
The name of the institution
Address
Phone
State institution Institute of otolaryngology named. Professor A. I. Kolomiychenko of NAMS of Ukraine
ul. Zoologicheskaya, 3
- (044) 483-73-67
- (044) 483-29-68
Kiev Regional Clinical Hospital
baggovutovskaya str., 1
- (044) 237-02-86
Also this service is widely represented in private clinics of the capital.
The name of the institution
Address
Phone
Mediland Clinic
Kopernyka street, 12-D
- (095) 365-00-04
- (044) 355-55-31
MTS Oxford medical
UL. Sribnokilskaya, 20
- (044) 204-40-40
- (097)204-84-84
Clinic Oberig
ul. Zoologicheskaya, 3, building b
- (044)521-30-03
- (099)521-30-03
- (073)521-30-03
MC Dobrobut
street of Lomonosov, 52/3
street, 21-A
Geroev Stalingrada Ave., 4, building 5
building Family Idzikowski (M. Mishina), 3
mishugi street, 12-G
prosp Geroev Stalingrada, 16-V
Tatarskaya str, 2nd
Svyatoshinskaya str., 3-B
- (067)219-5-204
- (044)490-5-204
ISIDA clinic
b-R Vaclav Havel (Ivana Lepse), 65
- 0-800-60-80-80
- (044)455-88-11
ENT clinic
ul. Degtyarevskaya 33-A, 5th floor
- (093)227-27-57
Medical center CLINIC AMRITA
St. Sribnokilskaya, 2
- (044)574-94-52
- (098)995-22-77
- (066)995-22-77
- (063)995-22-77
Clinic Doctor ENT
street of Lomonosov, 56
- (073)466-23-68
- (050)356-30-03
- (044)250-40-16
- (044)250-30-19
The ENT center of Healthy Tonsils
Anna Akhmatova str., 30
Geroyev Stalingrad Ave., 2-D
- (044)451-78-01
- (067)371-78-01
Clinic Physician
Avenue of Heroes of Stalingrada, 6-D
St. Basil Tyutyunnik, 37/1 (St. Henri Barbosa, 37/1)
- (044)503-77-77
Clinic EtoLor
Shovkovychna str., 39/1
- (067) 230 88 97
- (073) 011 08 03
- (066) 012 08 03
Medical center KYKYSHKA
Alexandra mishugi str., 3V
Kyiv city, Yuriya Gagarina Ave 19
- (098)651-17-49
- (063)720-93-03
- (050)840-31-90
How much is a endoscopy of the nose in Kiev?
Usually, even in very expensive Ukrainian clinics, the cost of a full examination of the nasopharynx with the use of endoscopy does not exceed 50.e. But information should be clarified when selecting a private or public clinic.
The name of the institution
The name of the service
The cost
Mediland Clinic
Endoscopy of ENT organs
- 300 UAH
MTS Oxford medical
Initial consultation LOR-of the doctor
- 340 UAH
Clinic Oberig
Otolaryngologist, candidate of medical Sciences complex (Endoscopy of ENT organs)
- 835 UAH
MC Dobrobut
Endoscopic examination of ENT-organs in children
Endoscopy of ENT organs rigid endoscope
- 190 UAH
- 280 UAH
ISIDA clinic
Endoscopic examination of ENT organs in children
- 375 UAH
Clinic ENT clinic
Endoscopy of ENT organs
Advice ENT with endoscopic examination
- 200 UAH
- 550 UAH
Medical center CLINIC AMRITA
Consultation of the doctor-otolaryngologist with a primary endoscopic examination (any age)
Endoscopic examination: nose, ear, pharynx, larynx
- 650 UAH
- 500 UAH
Clinic Doctor ENT
Endoscopy of ENT organs rigid endoscope
- 400 UAH
*The above are approximate prices on endoscopy of the nasopharynx and upper respiratory tract. For more detailed information, please consult our selected clinic.