Trotter lateral pharyngotomy is a surgical procedure performed for abnormalities of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. Unlike other methods of treating diseases of the throat and nose, lateral pharyngotomy is aimed at eliminating the very cause of the disease. It allows you to achieve high results and significantly improve the quality of life of patients suffering from chronic diseases of the nose and throat.
The essence of the procedure is that a special instrument - a lateral pharyngotome - is inserted through the nostrils and penetrates the nasopharynx. The doctor carefully widens the narrowed areas in the nose and larynx and removes obstacles that interfere with normal air circulation. This method is effective in treating laryngeal stenosis caused by a tumor, polyp or other diseases.
The procedure is painless and does not require general anesthesia. After inserting the instrument into the nostril, the patient may feel pressure and slight pain, but this quickly passes. The recovery period after the procedure takes only a few days and does not lead to serious