Caution! What you're about to see is real live footage!
The following image may cause discomfort and disgust!!
Here is a brief summary of what surgery was done yesterday (but I won't go into too much detail)
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: (taken from ehealthmd.com)
A thin, lighted instrument called an endoscope is inserted into the nose, and the doctor looks inside through an eyepiece. Much like a telescope with a wide-angle camera lens, the endoscope beams light into different parts of the nose and sinuses, allowing the doctor to see what is causing blockages. Surgical instruments can then be used along with the endoscope to remove the blockages and improve breathing.
Septoplasty Surgery (taken from webmd.com)
The septum and nasal passages are lined with a layer of soft tissue called the nasal mucosa. To repair the septum, the surgeon works through the nostrils, making an incision to separate the mucosa from the underlying cartilage and bone. The doctor trims or straightens the bent cartilage and then replaces the mucosa over the cartilage and bone.
Here is the picture requested by Jeremi:
1 comment:
Ack! That looks pretty miserable. Jeremi, we hope you heal well and quickly! We love you guys!
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