Septoplasty is the the procedure to correct a crooked septum, it is not usually done on children before puberty. However, if the deviation is very severe, a partial or limited septoplasty can be done with caution.Long term issues are retarded mid face growth and saddle nose later in life.Here a 28 year old lady had septoplasty at the age of 12 but resulted in supra tip saddling and residual deviation which is being corrected now.
Septoplasty is the the procedure to correct a crooked septum, it is not usually done on children before puberty. However, if the deviation is very severe, a partial or limited septoplasty can be done with caution.Long term issues are retarded mid face growth and saddle nose later in life.Here a 28 year old lady had septoplasty at the age of 12 but resulted in supra tip saddling and residual deviation which is being corrected now.
