Do you need to be hospitalized for nasal polyp surgery?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on June 21, 2025
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Nasal polyps are a relatively common ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) disease. For treatment, some patients need to consider surgery. If surgery is planned, hospitalization is required. After hospitalization, thorough pre-surgical preparations are needed, such as routine blood tests, coagulation functions, and biochemical examinations, as well as sinus CT and nasopharyngoscopy to assess the severity of the nasal polyps. Post-surgery observation is also necessary. Generally, it is required to observe for 2 to 3 days to monitor the recovery after surgery. Discharge from the hospital is only possible if specific discharge criteria are met. After discharge, patients need to return to the hospital for regular follow-ups to observe the outcomes.

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Nasal polyps and adenoids are what kind of disease?

Nasal polyps and adenoids are two different diseases, and they are common conditions in otolaryngology. Patients with nasal polyps usually experience growths on the surface of the nasal mucosa, which primarily cause symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, headaches, and sinus blockages. On the other hand, adenoid hypertrophy mainly occurs in infants and young children, with a high incidence in the 5-7 year age group. Patients with adenoid hypertrophy often experience symptoms like breath-holding, lack of oxygen, and sleep apnea during the night, which can be definitively diagnosed through sleep monitoring tests. Currently, the main treatment for patients with nasal polyps and adenoid hypertrophy involves surgical removal of the nasal polyp tissue and ablation of the adenoid tissue to restore normal physiological functions of the entire nasopharyngeal cavity.

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Will nasal polyps grow back after they are removed?

Nasal polyps are a relatively common ENT disorder, requiring surgical removal if they are numerous. Even after surgery, there is a possibility of recurrence, so regular follow-up is advised post-surgery. Initially, follow-ups should be conducted weekly, and if recovery is satisfactory, the interval can be extended to once every one to three months. If signs of recurrence of nasal polyps are observed, timely medical treatment should be administered. In cases where the recurrence is severe and the polyps are numerous, another surgery might be necessary. Generally, nasal polyps that recur multiple times are comparatively more difficult to completely cure.

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What should I do if nasal polyps are bleeding?

Nasal polyps accompanied by nasal bleeding can be caused by various reasons. It could possibly be hemorrhagic nasal polyps, or there might be dryness and erosion bleeding of the nasal mucosa, or bleeding due to rupture of small blood vessels, or inflammation-induced bleeding. Therefore, in such cases, it is necessary to promptly visit an otolaryngology department. Consider conducting a nasal endoscopy, routine blood tests, and coagulation function tests, which can help determine the severity of the nasal polyps and the cause of the nasal bleeding. If the extent of nasal bleeding is severe and the nasal polyps are widespread, surgical removal might be considered necessary. After surgery, regular follow-up checks are essential to monitor the recovery process.

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The difference between nasal polyps and nasal cancer

Nasal polyps and nasal cancer are both relatively common otolaryngological diseases, but they belong to different types. Nasal polyps are benign lesions, which do not pose a significant risk to health, while nasal cancer is a malignant tumor, which comparatively poses a greater risk to health. In terms of examination, differentiation can be made through nasopharyngoscopy and sinus CT scans. Generally, nasal polyps tend to grow in the middle nasal passage and the olfactory area, whereas nasal cancer is more commonly found in the nasopharyngeal region or within the sinuses. Overall, these two diseases are fundamentally different, and it is advisable to visit an otolaryngologist for further examination and treatment.

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Is surgery necessary for nasal polyps?

Nasal polyps are benign neoplasms that occupy the spaces of the nasal cavity and sinuses. Clinically, once nasal polyps appear, they are generally removed through surgery. Currently, the main clinical approach is functional endoscopic sinus surgery. For some early-stage small nasal polyps, medications such as corticosteroids, methylprednisolone, and prednisone can be used for treatment, which can cause the gradual disappearance of very small polyps, a process known as chemical resection. In clinical practice, when nasal polyps are detected, they are usually relatively large, so once polyps are discovered during a hospital visit, treatment is typically conducted through surgery.