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An ethmoidectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of part or all of the ethmoid bone, which is located between the eyes and forms a portion of the nasal cavity. This surgery is typically performed to treat chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, or other conditions that affect the sinuses and lead to obstruction or infection. By clearing the ethmoid sinuses, the procedure aims to improve airflow and drainage, alleviating symptoms and enhancing overall nasal function. It is usually done endoscopically, minimizing recovery time and complications.
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What is cpt code for ethmoidectomy?
31255
What is the cpt code for sinus endoscopy with anterior and posterior total ethmoidectomy with removal of polyps?
31255
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the ethmoid?
Ethmoidectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of part of the ethmoid bone or of tissues in the ethmoid sinus.
Septoplasty - series?
Normal anatomyThe septum is the cartilage and bony partition that separates the two nasal chambers (nostrils).IndicationsThe main indications for nasal surgery are:nasal airway obstructionseptal spur headacheuncontrollable nosebleedsnasal septal deformity in the presence of other intranasal surgeryNasal airway obstruction is usually the result of a septal deformity that causes breathing by mouth, sleep apnea, or recurrent nasal infections that are slow to respond to antibiotics. A septal spur headache is defined as a headache secondary to pressure from the nasal septum on the linings in side the nose (septal impaction) and relieved by topical (applied to a localized area of the skin) anesthesia on the septal impaction. Other intranasal surgery indicating septoplasty includes polypectomy (removal of a polyp), ethmoidectomy (operation on the ethmoid bone at the superior part of the nasal cavity), turbinate surgery (operation on the concha nasalis), and tumor removal.ProcedureThe goal of the surgery is to straighten out the nasal septum, to relieve obstructions, or other problems related to the deviation of the septum. An incision is made internally on one side of the nasal septum. After the mucous membrane is elevated away from the bone, obstructive parts of bone and cartilage are removed, and plastic surgery is performed as necessary. Then the mucous membrane is returned to its original position.AftercareOther intranasal surgery indicating septoplasty includes polypectomy (removal of a polyp), ethmoidectomy (operation on the ethmoid bone at the superior part of the nasal cavity), turbinate surgery (operation on the concha nasalis), and tumor removal.Reviewed ByReview Date: 03/05/2011Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
