Septoplasty
Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct the shape of the septum of the nose. The goal of this procedure is to correct defects or deformities of the septum. The nasal septum is the separation between the two nostrils. In adults, the septum is composed partly of cartilage and partly of bone. Septal deviations are either congenital (present from birth) or develop as a result of an injury. Most people with deviated septa do not develop symptoms. It is typically only the most severely deformed septa that produce significant symptoms and require surgical intervention. However, many septoplasties are performed during rhinoplasty procedures, which are most often performed for cosmetic purposes.
The primary conditions that may suggest a need for septoplasty include:
- chronic and uncontrolled nosebleeds
- nasal septal deformity
- nasal air passage obstruction
- obstructive sleep apnea
- headaches caused by septal spurs
- chronic sinusitis associated with a deviated septum
- turbinate surgery
- polypectomy (polyp removal)
- ethmoidectomy (removal of all or part of a small bone on the upper part of the nasal cavity)
- tumor excision
Septoplasty
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