transnasal
1
6.7
- adjective
- /trænˈneɪzl/
- Specialized
- Even so, embolization does have its proponents, as several authors have described their favorable experiences with embolization during transnasal endoscopic excision of JNAs (Table 2).
- transnasal endoscopic
- transnasal esophagoscope
- transnasal fiberoptic
Examples
-
To examine the distal trachea or lower airway, it is necessary to use a longer flexible endoscope, such as a bronchoscope or a transnasal esophagoscope.
Academic text (2004) -
He was then referred to a pediatric otolaryngologist, who performed transnasal fiberoptic laryngoscopy.
Academic text (2010) -
Recently, transnasal fiberoptic esophagoscopy was introduced.
Academic text (2002) -
Preparing a patient for transnasal esophagoscopy can be achieved quite effectively with nasal anesthesia alone.
Academic text (2004) -
The sphenoid sinus tumor in our patient represented a greater threat in that the only surgical option was transnasal endoscopic sphenoidotomy with marsupialization of the tumor.
Academic text (2006) -
In this article, we report the results of our series of transnasal endoscopic resections without preoperative embolization of the tumor in patients with JNA that did not extend laterally into the infratemporal fossa.
Academic text (2006) -
The doctor explained that a transnasal approach is often less invasive for sinus surgeries.
-
Patients undergoing transnasal procedures usually require less recovery time compared to other methods.
-
During the consultation, the surgeon detailed the benefits of transnasal techniques for easier access to the nasal passages.
Synonyms
1
6.1
Given through the nose using a spray or drop
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Transnasal comes from the parts trans- meaning 'through', as in transport, and nasal meaning 'nose', so it literally means 'through the nose' and is used for medical procedures or tools that go through the nose.