2007•Shandong Daxue er-bi-hou-yan xuebaoRequires access
Modified nasal septum modification
Daoliang Song
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the clinical outcome of modified nasal septum modification for nasal septum deviation.Methods: One hundred and twenty-six patients with nasal septum deviation were treated in our hospital.In the operation,the original structure was saved,the deviated nasal septum was modified by resection or fracture,and the hypertrophic inferior turbinate was moved outside by fracture.Results: Nasal septum deviation was successfully corrected with satisfactory ventilation in both sides of the nasal cavity;no perforation or flop of nasal septum occurred in any case.Conclusion: The modified nasal septum modification is safe for teenagers and is an effective method with the advantage of easy manipulation.