The nasal septum is a tissue partition that separates the two sides of the nasal cavity and is composed of the cartilage and bone of the septum in the middle and the mucous membrane covering both sides. Any deviation of the septum from the midline or irregular deviation, as well as local elevation forming a ridge or spur-like protrusion, and causing nasal dysfunction, such as nasal congestion, nasal bleeding, headache, etc., is called “nasal septal deviation”. Nasal septal deviation without nasal dysfunction is called “physiological nasal septal deviation”. Most people’s septum is not absolutely centered.
Common causes of nasal septal deviation 1. Nasal trauma Dislocation of nasal septal cartilage or fracture of nasal septal cartilage and bone caused by external force on the nose. The history of trauma that occurred in childhood is mostly forgotten.
2.Developmental abnormality In the process of growth and development, if the bone and cartilage development is unbalanced, deformity or deviation is formed.
3.Nasal sinus occupancy Tumors, huge polyps and excessive pneumatization of the middle turbinate can also push the nasal septum to protrude to the opposite side, forming nasal septal deviation.
Clinical manifestations include nasal congestion, headache, nasal bleeding, open mouth breathing, sleep snoring, etc. It may also induce sinusitis, tinnitus, hearing loss, etc. On examination, it can be found that the septum protrudes to one side or both sides, and the surrounding tissues become smaller under pressure or enlarged due to the expansion of space.
The incision and operation of nasal endoscopic septal deviation correction surgery are performed inside the nasal cavity, which is a minimally invasive surgery, so that no traces of the surgery can be seen outside, and no scars will be left on the face.
The normal structure is preserved and there are no after-effects.