Septoplasty

Septoplasty Nasal septoplasty is a procedure to correct anatomical deformity or deviation of the nasal septum. Its purpose is to restore the structure, returning the nasal function. Resulting cosmetic improvement, if any, is incidental. Because the nasal septum is deviated in most adults, there is a potential for overuse in asymptomatic individuals. The primary indication for the surgical treatment of a diverted septum is obstruction of air nasal passages. Corrective surgery is also used as treatment of recurrent epistaxis associated to septal deviation or sinusitis where the deviation represents a contributing factor, and occasionally, is necessary as an approach to enter to other anatomical regions such as the sphenoid, sella turcica, or pituitary gland. In addition, Septoplasty can be used as a response to trauma (nasal trauma) or in addition to the repair of cleft palate. <a id="