A Novel Septoplasty Technique for Patients With Nasal Fractures

Abstract

Nasal structures have both functional and cosmetic significance. These structures maintain the shape of the nose and regulate the nasal airflow. During trauma, fractures of the nasal bone are frequently associated with nasal septum deviations. This can lead to the nasal bone collapsing and nasal obstruction. The septoplasty technique is a major surgical intervention to improve nasal obstructions, with the submucosal resection of the deviated septum. In the past, septoplasty was deferred until the nasal bone fracture was healed to reduce the postoperative risk of saddle-nose and flat nose deformities. Advances in technology have enabled surgeons to attempt septoplasty together with a closed reduction of the nasal bone fraction. It is most important to preserve the septal support structure during surgery. Hence, we advocate that the nasal septum be reset in the midline rather than removed, by modified endoscopic septoplasty.