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A polyp is the medical term for any overgrowth of tissue from the surface of a body organ.
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What is the cpt code for surgical right nasal cavity endoscopy with polypectomy for nasal polyps?
31237 is the CPT code for surgical right nasal cavity endoscopy with polypectomy for nasal polyps.
Do nasal polyps tend to recur after surgical removal?
No
Do nasal polyps tend recur after surgical removal?
No
Who gets nasal polyps?
Nasal polyps tend to occur in people with respiratory allergies. Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is an irritation of the membranes of the nose by airborne particles or chemicals.
How are nasal polyps treated?
Most polyps can be removed by the head and neck surgeon as an office procedure called a nasal polypectomy. Bleeding, the only complication, is usually easy to control.
What are some common nasal polyps treatments?
Nasal polyps occur once there is an infection in the nose. Some procedures to remove are simple flushing. However, sometimes more evasive scraping the polyps off while under a mild sedative.
build up of fluid in the nose region?
Nasal polyps
What is the association between Marfan Syndrome and Nasal Polyps?
There is no association.
Can nasal polyps detach by themselves?
One of mine did anyway.
What is the prognosis for patients with nasal polyps?
Polyps may reappear as long as the allergic irritation continues. In addition, one study of patients who had undergone nasal polypectomy reported that 60% had a recurrence of nasal polyposis, and 47% were advised to have revision surgery.
What are the symptoms of nasal papillomas?
Like polyps, papillomas can plug up the nose and disable the sense of smell. Unlike polyps, papillomas often bleed.
How are nasal polyps diagnosed?
A physical examination will identify most polyps. Small polyps located higher up or further back may be hidden from view, but they will be detected with more sophisticated medical instruments.
