The indications for pterygoid neurectomy are vasomotor rhinitis, allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps associated with allergic factors.
Removal of the pterygoid nerve may block most of the parasympathetic innervation of the nasal mucosa, reducing the ability of the submucosal blood vessels and glands to respond to external stimuli, thus significantly reducing glandular secretion and inhibiting submucosal vasodilatation, in order to achieve the purpose of treating vasomotor rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, and allergy-related nasal polyps and other diseases.
The mature application of nasal endoscopy has led to the great development of nasal endoscopic pterygoid neurectomy, with greatly improved efficacy and greatly reduced complications, which has gained more and more applications and acceptance in the clinic.
It is recommended that the patient choose a regular hospital and have a professional doctor determine whether the patient meets the indications for pterygoid neurectomy.