Grunerta Operation

Grunert operation

Grunert operation is a surgical operation to remove the pharyngeal tonsil, proposed by the German otorhinolaryngologist Karl Grunert at the end of the 19th century.

The operation consists of incising the soft palate and exfoliating the pharyngeal mucosa to access the pharyngeal tonsil. Then the pharyngeal tonsil is removed using special instruments. After removal, the wound is sutured.

Grunert surgery is used for chronic tonsillitis and hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil, causing breathing and swallowing disorders. Removing the pharyngeal tonsil helps relieve these symptoms.

The operation was proposed by Karl Grunert in 1867 and became widespread in otorhinolaryngology. It is still used when surgical treatment of pharyngeal tonsil pathology is necessary.

The Grunert operation is a surgical procedure developed by German otolaryngologist Karl Grunert (1867–1905). He described it in 1900 in his article “On the treatment of chronic otitis media”, published in the journal “Archiv für Ohren-, Nasen- und Kehlkopfheilkunde”.

Grunert was one of the first surgeons to use a microscope to perform operations on the ears and nose. He developed many new surgical techniques, including the Grunert operation, which became one of his most famous developments.

Grunert surgery is used to treat chronic otitis media, an inflammation of the middle ear that can lead to hearing loss. During the operation, the doctor removes the pus that has accumulated in the middle ear and cleanses it of mucus and other secretions.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and takes about 30-40 minutes. After surgery, the patient may experience pain and discomfort and may require pain medication.

The effectiveness of grunert surgery is assessed by the reduction of symptoms and improvement of hearing. However, like any other surgical procedure, it may have its risks and complications. Therefore, before undergoing surgery, it is necessary to conduct a full examination and discuss all possible risks with your doctor.