Category: Rhinoplasty
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Complications of Sleep Apnea and Snoring?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be a risk factor for the development of other medical conditions. High blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances, atherosclerotic heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and even death are some of the known complications of untreated obstructive sleep apnea.Sudden death can kill not only…
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How to Avoid Nasal Adhesions after Surgery?
Any nasal surgery can be complicated by the adhesions formation between the septum and the lateral wall. This complication is more common if simultaneous surgery to the septum and the turbinates is performed. Various methods for the prevention of post operative adhesions have been proposed which include nasal decongestants, saline irrigation, nasal packing and intranasal…
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Septoplasty Before Puberty?
Septoplasty is the preferred surgical treatment to correct a deviated septum. This procedure is not generally performed on minors, because the cartilaginous septum grows until around age 15 or puberty. Septal surgery is not encouraged before puberty as the surgery can affect growth centers of septum and anterior nasal spine of nasal septum. If septoplasty…