Septum is the partition that divides the nasal cavity into two equal parts. The front side is made of cartilage and the back side is made of bone. If the septum is crooked, it is called septum deviation. In addition to being the most important
support of the nasal roof, it also has a very important role in regulating nasal airflow.
Septum deviation is one of the most common pathological conditions in ENT practice. In recent years, the development of endoscopes has enabled better recognition of inside the nose and therefore of septum diseases.
Deviation may occur in bone, cartilage or both. The most important cause of septum deviation
is blows to the nose area. Impacts received during birth or at a young age when the development of the nose accelerates
prepare the ground for deviation. During birth, the nose is under pressure in the birth canal or is exposed to forceps trauma, which may cause deviation. Traumas that occur in adulthood
cause fractures outside the nose as well as inside it. Apart from trauma, genetic and environmental factors also affect the formation of septum deviation. There are studies showing that deviations of the bone structure, especially at the back of the nose, are due to genetic factors.
The most prominent complaint of the patient in septum deviation is nasal congestion. The curvature is usually unilateral.
If the curved part is in contact with the side wall of the nose and the nasal concha, headaches may occur due to this contact.
Due to irregular airflow due to deviation of the normally moist intranasal covering (mucosa).
/> may dry, crust and bleed. The windows of the sinuses opening to the nose may become blocked due to deviation, and therefore sinusitis may develop. On the non-deviated side of the nose, the intranasal flesh may expand
and cause postnasal drip. Even though there is no deviation, nasal congestion may begin on that side.
Throat infections are more common in people with nasal congestion. This is due to sleeping with your mouth open, especially at night. Diagnosis is made by examination. The location and width of the deviation are important in treatment. The surgery can be performed under local or general anesthesia. Under normal conditions, the nose br /> Since it completes its development around the age of 18, it would be appropriate to do it after this age. There is no swelling or bruising on the face after the surgery.
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