Nasal Endoscopy

The rigid nasal endoscope is a small instrument, like a silver pencil with a light on the end, 4 millimetres or less in diameter and around 20cm long. With a range of angled lenses to see around corners, and a powerful fibreoptic light source, the surgeon gets detailed close-up views of the internal nose and sinuses. We can also check the back of the nose, and the openings of the Eustachian Tubes which connect with the middle ear. The endoscopic examination looks into all the nooks and crannies of the nose, showing the exact location of any narrowings, bony deformities, polyps and the source of any pus drainage. This helps us make a plan for treatment.

This out-patient examination procedure involves placing a small camera in the nose. It is done.