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Before simulated surgery
After simulated surgery
CT Scan and Airway Reconstruction Surgery
Simulated septal surgery is performed by realigning the septum and removing the nasal adhesion between septum and nasal wall.
In addition, nasal adhesions in the inferior and middle turbinate region are also removed. This increases airspace relieves from congestion. After simulated surgery overall airflow increases and the left airway is decongested.
Healthy right airway
Obstructed left airway
Healthy left and right airway
Left Airway Before Surgery
Left Airway After Surgery
Right Airway Before Surgery
Right Airway After Surgery
No Airflow
0.0 L/min < Airflow < 0.5 L/min
0.5 L/min < Airflow < 1.5 L/min
3.5 L/min < Airflow < 5.0 L/min
1.5 L/min < Airflow < 3.5 L/min
5.0 L/min < Airflow < 7.0 L/min
7.0 L/min < Airflow
Airflow Distribution
After simulated surgery the left airway is decongested achieving a flowrate of 4.2L/min from 0L/min.
This also improves the airflow in the right airway as unblocking the left airway helps establish a balance in pressure.
The right airway achieves an airflow increase by 57% from 7L/min to 11L/min.
Before simulated surgery
Airflow Pressure
There is a gradual decrease in pressure between the nostrils and pharynx in the right cavity. There is a less sharp pressure decrease compared to before simulated surgery as the pressure drop is now compensated by airflow from the left cavity.
After simulated surgery
Before simulated surgery
Airflow Velocity
Velocity is within normal parameters.
The is no sudden acceleration in velocity as all restrictions in the nasal airspace are removed in virtual surgery.
Before simulated surgery
Airflow Temperature
There is a gradual increase in temperature between the nostrils and pharynx in the right cavity.
Before simulated surgery
Airflow humidity
There is a gradual decrease in humidity between the nostrils and pharynx in the right cavity. This is because warm air can hold more water in the gaseous state. This causes percentage humidity to decrease.
After simulated surgery
