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Nasal septum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The nasal septum is comprised of the ethmoid bone, vomer bone and the quadrangular cartilage. The nasal septum can depart from the centreline of the nose; this condition is known as a deviated septum. An operation to the nasal septum is known as a septoplasty. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nasal_septum   (119 words)

Deviated septum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A deviated septum is a common physical disorder of the nose, most frequently caused by impact trauma, such as by a blow to the face. The nasal septum is the membranous ridge of cartilage in the nose that separates the nasal cavity into the two nostrils. A deviated septum is an abnormal condition in which the top of the cartilaginous ridge leans to the left or the right, causing obstruction of the affected nasal passage. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deviated_septum   (277 words)

Fact Sheet: Deviated Septum The nasal septum is the wall dividing the nasal cavity into halves; it is composed of a central supporting skeleton covered on each side by mucous membrane. The ideal nasal septum is exactly midline, separating the left and right sides of the nose into passageways of equal size. Estimates are that 80 percent of all nasal septums are off-center, a condition that is generally not noticed. www.entnet.org /healthinfo/sinus/deviated-septum.cfm   (637 words)

NasalAnatomy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The nasal septum divides the nasal cavity through the middle, and is formed by septal cartilage at the tip and by bone closer to the skull. The bones surrounding the nasal cavities are the vomer and portions of the frontal, ethmoid, maxillary and sphenoid bones. The two nasal cavities are separated by a partition called nasal septum, which is commonly deviated to one side, thereby enlarging one nasal cavity at  the expense of the other. www.polychondritis.com /Nasal_Anatomy/NasalAnatomy.html   (736 words)

Deviated Septum - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital A deviated septum is an abnormal configuration of the cartilage that divides the two sides of the nasal cavity, which may cause problems with proper breathing or nasal discharge. A deviated septum is when the septum is severely shifted away from the midline. In addition to correcting a deviated nasal septum, septoplasty may also be performed to correct other problems such as cleft defects that affect the nose and nasal cavity, and a fistula in the maxillary sinuses. www.lpch.org /DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/ent/septum.html   (442 words)

Dr. Koop - Deviated Nasal Septum- Health Encyclopedia and Reference The nasal septum is the part of the nose that separates the two airways and the nostrils. Deviations of the nasal septum may develop during growth or by trauma due to a fall, a blow to the nose or surgery that further exaggerates the deviation. Corrective surgery may consist of reconstruction of the nasal septum by repositioning the nasal septal cartilage, thus relieving the nasal obstruction. www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/93/56/Deviated_Nasal_Septum.html   (364 words)

Ear, Nose & Throat Journal: Endoscopic view of a hematoma of the nasal septum - Brief Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The patient complained of nasal obstruction, and endoscopy revealed a significant bilateral bulging of the septum (figure, A and B). Canty and Berkowitz found that nasal obstruction was the most common initial complaint associated with hematoma and abscess of the nasal septum. Hematoma and abscess of the nasal septum in children. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BUM/is_11_79/ai_67886924   (658 words)

SEPTAL DEVIATION - WHAT IS SEPTOPLASTY?  OTOLARYNGOLOGY HOUSTON The nasal septum is the vertical wall that divides the nose into two nasal cavities.  It is made up of cartilage (septal cartilage) in the front and thin bone (perpendicular plate of the ethmoid and vomer) in the back.  The nasal cavities and nasal septum are lined with a thin membrane of tissue called mucosa. Septoplasty is an operation to correct a deformity of the nasal septum.  It is sometimes referred to as submucous resection of the septum (SMR) or septal reconstruction.  The usual purpose is to improve nasal breathing, but it may also be performed to allow adequate examination of the inside of the nose for treatment of When the nasal septum is deformed, there is no medicine that will cause it to be straightened, so surgery is the only solution to this problem. www.ghorayeb.com /SeptumSurgery.html   (288 words)

Nasal Airway Surgery - Allergies: allergy symptoms, treatment, and medications by MedicineNet.com Nasal obstruction is usually caused by a deviated or crocked septum or enlarged tissues (turbinates) within the nose. The goals of nasal airway surgery include the following: To improve airflow through the nose, to control nosebleeds, to enhance visualization of the inside of the nose, to relieve nasal headaches associated with swelling of the inside of the nose, and to promote drainage of the sinus cavities. Nasal obstruction is usually caused by a deviated septum or enlarged turbinate within the nose. www.medicinenet.com /nasal_airway_surgery/article.htm   (485 words)

Nasal congestion Nasal congestion in an infant in the first few months of life can interfere with nursing and cause life-threatening breathing problems. In children, nasal congestion from enlarged adenoids has caused chronic sleep apnea with insufficient oxygen levels and right-sided heart failure. Vasomotor Rhinitis -- is a term used for nasal symptoms that aren't caused by bacteria, viruses, or allergies, but by irritants such as dry air or pollution. www.umm.edu /ency/article/003049.htm   (364 words)

Septoplasty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The nasal septum is the part of the nose that divides the right nasal cavity from the left nasal cavity (see diagrams). In the front, the central portion of the septum is cartilage, a relatively soft material that is fairly flexible. The septum may also need to be straightened in individuals undergoing sinus surgery just so that the instruments needed for this operation can be fit into the nasal cavity. depts.washington.edu /otoweb/patients/pts_specialties/pts_nose-n-sinus/pts_nose-n-sinus_septoplasty.htm   (849 words)

Septoplasty, Nasal Septal Reconstruction The nasal septum is a structure in the middle of the nose that is designed to separate the two sides of the nose to allow for laminar air flow. A deviated septum, along with swollen turbinates (the soft tissue structures hanging next to the septum) may cause a blockage of the normal breathing passageway. Bone and cartilage is reshaped to return the septum to its original midline position and recreate the nasal airway to allow for adequate breathing. www.drsinha.com /septoplasty.htm   (373 words)

Newswise A surgical technique that requires the removal, restructure and re-implantation of the nasal septum (the partition of the nose between the nostrils) appears to be a useful option for repairing the hard-to-treat severely deviated septum, according to an article. The nasal septum affects both the appearance and the airway passages of the nose. “This vast experience of extracorporeal septoplasty [removal of the septum from the nose for repair] in 2,119 patients spanning 20 years demonstrates that it is an important technique in the armamentariam (armory of techniques) of surgeons for correcting of extensive nasal septal deviations that result from trauma, previous surgery, or congenital anomalies,” the author concludes. www.newswise.com /articles/view/513149   (419 words)

The Nasal Septum The nasal septum separates the left and right nasal airway. The purple portion is thicker bone, the vomer bone. The Inferior Turbinate, Close-Up Nasal Septal Deviation 1 www.entnet.org /healthinfo/sinus/sinus_septum.cfm   (51 words)

Merck Vet. Edition - Diseases of the Nasal Septum Diseases of the nasal septum are rare and are caused by congenital abnormalities, traumatic injury, or “cystic” degeneration. The most common clinical signs of thickening or deviation of the nasal septum are low-pitched stertorous breathing and dyspnea during exercise and sometimes at rest. History of injury to the nose indicates examination of the nasal passages and the nasal septum in particular. www.merckvetmanual.com /mvm/htm/bc/121313.htm   (292 words)

Home | aHealthyme.com The nasal septum is a thin structure, separating the two sides of the nose. Toward the back of the head the nasal septum is rigid bone, but further forward the bone becomes cartilage. If the nasal septum is sufficiently displaced to one side, it will impede the flow of air and mucus through the nose. www.ahealthyme.com /article/gale/100084452   (654 words)

FacialSurgery.com -- Rhinoplasty tutorial, Nasal septum: page 1 The septum, as you know, is a wall between the left and right sides of the nose. The cartilage of the septum is covered on each side by the same soft, pink tissue that lines the inside of your mouth. We are looking "through" the side wall of the nose to see the pink-shaded septum, the wall between the two sides of the nose, in the middle of the nasal cavity. www.facialsurgery.com /ClkoffTPgt1_4019_03mh.html   (335 words)

EVMS Otolarynology: Septoplasty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Septoplasty is an operation in which the nasal septum is straightened. In the front, the central portion of the septum is cartilage, a relatively soft material that is fairly fliexible (colored blue on the diagram). Nasal obstruction can be caused by other things besides a crooked septum, so it is important to have a good examination of your nose. www.evmsent.org /septo.html   (783 words)

Repair of a Deviated Septum (Septoplasty) The nasal septum is the structure between the nostrils that separates the nasal passages. The septum is made up of thin bone in the back and cartilage in the front. Surgery to straighten the septum is called septoplasty, submucous resection of the septum, or septal reconstruction. www.peacehealth.org /kbase/topic/special/uf6155/sec1.htm   (305 words)

Deviated Nasal Septum Surgery - Mr Surgery The nasal septum is a structure in the middle of the nose …; and treated prior to attempting surgery to correct a deviated septum. Deviated septum surgery for bent nasal deformity and deviated nasal septum. The nasal septum is the separation between the two nostrils. www.andreaalcolista.org /deviated-nasal-septum-surgery.html   (430 words)

AllRefer Health - Septoplasty (Nasal Septum Repair) - Surgery & Procedures Septoplasty is an operation that corrects any defects or deformities of the nasal septum, which is the wall between the two nostrils. The goal of the surgery is to straighten out the nasal septum or to relieve obstructions or other problems related to deviation of the septum. An incision is made internally on one side of the nasal septum. health.allrefer.com /health/septoplasty-info.html   (352 words)

Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Nasal Septum: MR Features -- Motoori et al. 21 (10): 1948 -- American Journal of ... The tumor abuts the nasal septum to the right and has destroyed it. nasal obstruction, a mass within the nasal cavity, and epistaxis. Suzuki K, Moribe K, Baba S. A rare case of pleomorphic adenoma of lateral wall of nasal cavity with special reference of statistical observation of pleomorphic adenoma of nasal cavity in Japan. www.ajnr.org /cgi/content/full/21/10/1948   (1117 words)

Perforated septum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) A perforated septum is a hole in the nasal septum, the vertical plane of tissue that separates the nostrils. The nasal septum is a thin structure in the middle of the nose. The nasal septum is the most vulnerable to this effect of sniffing cocaine. www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/perforated_septum.jsp   (518 words)

Deviated Septum - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston In the nose, the septum is made of cartilage, and divides the nose into two separate chambers (right and left). A deviated septum is an abnormal shape of the cartilage, which may cause problems with proper breathing or nasal discharge. In addition to correcting a deviated nasal septum, septoplasty may also be performed to correct other problems, such as cleft abnormalities that affect the nose and nasal cavity. www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site707/mainpageS707P0.html   (303 words)

Sinusitis Studies - Septoplasty Effective in Treating Nasal Obstruction and Quality of Life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Sinusitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the nasal sinuses-the hollow cavities found within the cheek bones and near the eyes. A "deviated septum" occurs when the septum is shifted away from the midline. In this study a criterion was applied to the hypothesis that septoplasty by an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) in adults with nasal obstruction due to septal deviation improves the disease-specific quality of life, measured three months after the procedure has been completed. www.sinusitiscenter.com /Studies/septoplasty_obstruction.html   (949 words)

Deviated nasal septum A deviated nasal septum is a crooked septum, which is the structure made of bone and cartilage that divides the nose into two equal parts. A deviated nasal septum may be caused by injury or surgery to the nose, or by rapid growth, especially at puberty. A person who has a deviated nasal septum that is not treated may have recurrent nosebleeds and recurrent nasal or sinus infections. www.webmd.com /hw/health_guide_atoz/std120756.asp   (159 words)

Hematoma of the Nasal Septum A hematoma of the nasal septum refers to blood in the wall separating the 2 nostrils of the nose. Septal hematoma of the nose is a swelling or collection of blood, usually clotted blood, that occurs in the wall that separates the nostrils. Most hematomas of the nasal septum occur as a result of trauma from being punched or hit in the nose. www.3-rx.com /hematoma-of-nasal-septum/default.php   (195 words)

Deviated nasal septum The nasal septum is the structure which normally divides the nasal cavity into two halves. However, sometimes the septum is so deformed that the air passage is blocked in one or both nostrils. The nasal septum can be crooked without it being visible from the outside. www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/deviatednasalseptum.htm   (322 words)

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