Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Deviated Septum
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Deviated SeptumWhat is a deviated septum?A septum is a wall that divides two cavities. In the nose, the septum is made of cartilage, and divides the nose into two separate chambers (right and left). A deviated septum is an abnormal shape of the cartilage, which may cause problems with proper breathing or nasal discharge. What is septoplasty?Septoplasty is a reconstructive plastic surgery performed to correct an improperly formed nasal septum that may be caused by:
In addition to correcting a deviated nasal septum, septoplasty may also be performed to correct other problems, such as cleft abnormalities that affect the nose and nasal cavity. About the procedure:Septoplasty may be performed with the traditional open surgical technique from inside the nose. When open surgery is performed, small scars will be located on the base of the nose, but they usually are not noticeable. Scarring is not visible when internal surgery is performed. Depending on the severity of the deviation, septoplasty may be performed in the following settings:
The surgeon will provide guidelines for resuming normal activities. Many children are up and around within a few days and able to return to school in a week or so. What are the complications associated with nasal surgery?Children vary greatly in their anatomy and healing ability, and the outcome is never completely predictable. Complications may occur, including, but not limited to, the following:
Short-term side effects of surgery may include:The following short-term side effects may occur. If symptoms do not subside, consult your child's physician.
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