The first treatment for nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is

The preferred treatment for nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is surgical resection, which can directly remove the tumor, has significant effects and a low recurrence rate. In order to reduce intraoperative risks, preoperative embolization is often combined to reduce the blood supply to the tumor. Depending on the patient's condition, radiotherapy or drugs to relieve symptoms can also be selected as adjuvant treatment.

1) Surgical resection

Surgery is the main treatment for nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, especially for tumors with strong localization, which can achieve complete removal. Currently, minimally invasive surgery (such as endoscopic resection) is mostly used. This method is less traumatic, has a quick recovery and can effectively reduce postoperative complications. For patients with a larger range of lesions, combined open surgery may be required to ensure complete removal of the tumor. During the operation, special attention should be paid to protecting the surrounding important blood vessels and nerves. Professional doctors with rich surgical experience are the key. Regular follow-up examinations are required after surgery to monitor for the possibility of recurrence.

2) Preoperative embolization

In order to reduce the risk of bleeding during surgery, vascular embolization is often used to block the blood supply artery of the tumor before surgery. This operation is usually performed 1 to 2 days before surgery. Through interventional technology, embolic materials are injected into relevant blood vessels to reduce the blood supply to the tumor, thereby reducing blood loss during surgery. This method not only makes the operation smoother, but also reduces the pressure on patients to recover after surgery.

3) Radiation therapy

Radiotherapy can be used as an adjuvant therapy after surgery or for patients whose tumors cannot be completely removed by surgery. Its purpose is to control the growth of residual tumors. Modern radiotherapy such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) can target tumors more accurately while reducing damage to surrounding normal tissues. Some elderly patients or patients with contraindications to surgery can also choose this type of non-surgical treatment.

4) Drug therapy and supportive treatment

Drug treatment is mainly aimed at relieving some uncomfortable symptoms, such as nasal congestion and nose bleeding. Patients with nasopharyngeal fibroma generally benefit from anti-inflammatory drugs and hemostatic drugs. Although this type of treatment cannot directly ablate the tumor, it can effectively alleviate symptoms when used as an auxiliary conservative treatment. After surgery, you should also pay attention to nutritional supplements to enhance your body's immunity in order to better fight the disease.

The treatment effect of nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is generally good, among which surgical treatment is the first choice. Combining preoperative embolization and radiotherapy can further optimize the treatment effect. If the patient has symptoms such as nasal congestion and nose bleeding for a long time, he should go to the otolaryngology or head and neck surgery department for examination in time to seek the best treatment plan and prevent the disease from worsening. Reasonable multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment can better protect the health of patients.