A septoplasty, or septal surgery, is a procedure to treat nasal blockages like a deviated septum by straightening, repositioning, or removing bent cartilage and bone.

A septoplasty, or septal surgery, is a procedure to treat nasal blockages like a deviated septum by straightening, repositioning, or removing bent cartilage and bone.

A deviated septum is when the bone and cartilage that separate the nasal cavity — known as the nasal septum — are deviated (off-center). This septal tissue is the reason people have two nostrils.

About A deviated septum happens when the thin wall that divides your nostrils leans to one side, leading to uneven airflow in the nasal passages. Although it may appear to be a minor structural ...

Estimates based on retrospective chart reviews place the incidence of septal hematoma at 0.9% of people treated for nasal trauma, although most reports are based on pediatric populations and may not ...

Surgery to straighten a crooked septum (the thin wall of bone and cartilage dividing the space between the two nostrils) is more effective than nasal sprays, and should be offered to adults with ...

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