Abstract
Septoplasty is an important procedure but associated with much controversy, especially with regard to patient selection for surgery. It is also one of the first operations that many ENT surgeons will learn, but with variable understanding and training. The techniques of septal surgery have been modified over the years and include a standard method, external open septoplasty and more recently endoscopic techniques. In this chapter, the relevant anatomy, clinical assessment, surgical technique and complications will be discussed as well as a review of the outcomes associated with septoplasty. Summaries of the recent systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials that consider the safety and efficacy of this operation will also be described.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Contemporary Rhinology |
Subtitle of host publication | Science and Practice |
Editors | Andrew C. Swift, Sean Carrie, Christopher de Souza |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 555-567 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031286902 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031286896 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2023 |
Keywords
- Anatomy
- Evidence-based medicine
- Nasal function testing
- Patient-reported outcome measures
- Septoplasty
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine