Median pharyngostomy is a surgical operation that is performed to remove tumors or other pathologies in the throat. It is one of the most common operations in otolaryngology. It can be performed under either local or general anesthesia.
The main purpose of a median pharyngotomy is to remove a tumor or pathology from the throat. Depending on the type of disease, surgery may involve removing a tumor, foreign body, cyst, or other formation. It is also possible to restore damaged vocal cords after removal of the tumor.
Before performing the operation, the doctor must examine the patient to determine the type of disease and its complexity. After this, the patient is offered anesthesia or local anesthesia, depending on his condition and preparation.
A pharyngostomy is performed through an incision in the patient's neck. Then, using special instruments, the surgeon removes the formation or performs other operations on the throat tissue. The operation can last several hours, depending on the complexity of the pathology.
After the operation is completed, the patient is placed in the intensive care unit, where he remains until he regains consciousness. During this time, he is closely monitored and his temperature, blood pressure and other important indicators are monitored.
The patient begins to recover after leaving their intensive care unit. After surgery, the patient must remain in bed for some time and stop smoking and drinking alcohol for a week. In addition, you must follow a diet and take medications as prescribed by your doctor.
However, a farinostomy may have some consequences. For example, some patients may experience bleeding, infection, or nerve damage. If this happens then