The correction of nasal septal deviations in rhinoplasty

Abstract

Introduction Septoplasty is a commonly performed procedure that provides an effective treatment of nasal septum deformities. It has become an essential issue in nasal surgery for both functional and aesthetic reasons. The traditional septoplasty approach is often unsuitable for severe septal deviations. In such cases, extracor-poreal septoplasty has been credited to obtain more reliable outcomes. However, this technique has received some criticisms because of the destabilization of the keystone area. Due to the increasing number of techniques available, an overview of the cosmetic and functional results of such methods is reasonable. In addition , a comparison of the outcomes of the different techniques may shed further light on which is the best method to correct severe septal deviations. This critical review discusses the correction of nasal septal deviations in rhinoplasty. Materials and methods A review of the literature on the evaluation of the main septoplasty techniques has been conducted. The procedures were evaluated and compared for indications, contraindica-tions, advantages and disadvantages. Conclusion The classic septoplasty approach often appears inadequate in cases of marked septal deformations due