Category: Nose
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Septoplasty in Children?
Can Septoplasty be done in young Children? The purpose of a septoplasty is to straighten or eliminate the curved/deviated inside dividing cartilage of the nose called the septum. Septoplasty in the pre pubertal age group is a controversial operation because of concerns regarding retardation of subsequent mid facial growth. I usually wait at least until…
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Laser Septoplasty in India
Laser septoplasty is a minor procedure in which small septal deviations are corrected by Laser beam.The advantages are it can be done under local anesthesia as a day case procedure. It is performed in selected cases like septal spur and mild to moderate DNS.For major deviations, traditional septoplasty is better and the only answer. It…
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Cosemetic and Functional Septoplasty
The nasal septum is the wall that separates the two nasal passages. A deviated septum and nasal tip occurs when the cartilage or bones are crooked. Having a deviated septum can make breathing difficult. Septoplasty is performed to correct breathing problem primarily, but it can correct the nasal pyramid deformity to a certain extent. Septoplasty…