SEPTUM
THE SEPTUM IS THE KEY STRUCTURAL
SUPPORT PIECE OF THE NOSE.
It is composed of both cartilage in the front, and bone in the back. It is VERY common for humans to have a deviated septum, however, this is not always clinically significant. Some patients have major deviations with very little obstruction, and some have minor deviations that cause a greater degree of obstruction. The nasal septum can be deviated in many different ways, each requiring different techniques to correct.
More severe septal problems include a broken septum (septal fracture), and a hole in the septum (perforation). These challenging configurations require much more advanced and complex surgery to correct, often including using rib cartilage and/or fascia from the scalp.












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