Septoplasty Surgery - Explained by Dr. Rajesh Bhardwaj (Award-Winning ENT Surgeon)
Septoplasty At ENT Delhi Septoplasty is the surgical procedure to correct a deviated nasal septum (DNS). Nasal Septum and DNS – Deviated Nasal Septum The Nasal Septum divides the nose into the right and left nostrils. It is made of Cartilage (malleable tissue – anteriorly), and Bone (Posteriorly). Though ideally the Septum should be straight there is some deviation to either side in some individuals. Causes of Deviated Nasal Septum The child may be born with a deviated Septum due to pressures in the womb. Injury- while growing up, or as a child while playing games, or sometimes after and accident. Pressure of swelling like large growth/ polyp on one side of the nose can push the septum to the other side. INDICATIONS OF SEPTOPLASTY Nasal Blockage Recurrent Nasal bleeding Snoring and sleep Apnoea As an approach or access to Nasal Surgery like FESS or skull base surgery To repair a nasal septal deviation Anaesthesia for Septoplasty Local Anaesthesia – after discussing with the patie...
