Why is it important to correct a deviated nasal septum?

he nasal septum Is central support structure of nose It divides the nostrils into left and right nostrils.It is composed of cartilage and bone and is covered with a layer of thin film called mucous membranewhich helps keep the internal nose.

Dyspnea, snoring and rhinitis are the most common problems Otolaryngology Services at Allende Sanatorium. In fact, it is estimated that one-third of the population suffers from some degree of the disease. nasal congestion and at least a quarter Surgical treatment will be required.

he respiratory block It can be caused by a variety of factors, but is mainly related to septal deflection.

“The deviated septum that many patients experience may be caused by minor childhood trauma, or it may even occur without a history of the disease.”Dr. Oscar Paoletti is the head of the otolaryngology service at the Allende Sanatorium.

In addition to nasal congestion, a significantly deviated septum can lead to epistaxis (nosebleeds), sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and headaches.

Other symptoms associated with the presence of Deviated nasal septum yes:

• Headache
• breathe through mouth
• Burning and dryness in the throat
• sleep disorder
• poor physical performance

In this way, medical experts in the Department of Otolaryngology can diagnose Deviated nasal septum, perform a thorough evaluation of symptoms and nose.This is rhinoscopy through a nasal endoscope, even CT examination Helps confirm diagnosis and planning surgery.

What is the surgical treatment for deviated nasal septum?

If symptoms persist, be sure to consult your doctor. Otolaryngologist. There, the doctor will assess the situation by identifying the clinical findings noted by the patient.

Surgery to correct a deviated septum is called septoplasty. First, an internal incision (not visible) is made in the mucous membrane of the nasal septum and the cartilage and bone are removed, which will be reshaped later.

“In recent years, the use of HD endoscope completely changed septum surgery“Allows careful examination of the nasal cavity and nasal septum and correction of deformities in more remote areas of nasal anatomy,” the review states Dr. Paoletti. It should be noted that this procedure is not recommended for patients with healing or clotting issues.

Additionally, another technical alternative for more complex biases could be extracorporeal septoplasty. It completely removes part of the deviating cartilage and replaces it with other cartilage, modified to improve nasal permeability.

In many cases, septoplasty is often accompanied by radiofrequency to reduce the size of the inferior turbinate, so improvement in nasal congestion is significant.

he Otolaryngology Services It is the medical specialty that studies and acts on the ears, nose, and throat. in some meaning, Allende Sanatorium It has the highest domestic experience in implantable hearing prostheses and has become the first center in the country to provide treatment for Eustachian tube diseases.

“this Septoplasty is an outpatient procedure “This is most often done in the operating room under general anesthesia,” explains Dr. Paoletti, Director of Otolaryngology Services at Sanatorium Allende and concluded: “After surgery, patients may use a splint or nasal packing during the healing process. In some cases, there is no other solution but to dissolve the sutures in the nose.”

Dr. Oscar Paoletti – Otolaryngology Services – Allende Sanatorium