ORIGINAL ARTICLES   

Otorinolaringologia 2010 March;60(1):7-9

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language: English

Endoscopic septoplasty in combination with functional endoscopic sinus surgery: our indications

Dispenza F. ¹, Gallina S. ², Mathur N. ³, Poma S., Speciale R.

¹ Department of Surgical and Oncological Disciplines, Operative Unit of Otorinolaringoiatry, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy 2 Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Operative Unit of Otorinolaringoiatry, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy 3 ENT Department, University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India

AIM: Endoscopic septoplasty (ES) has become a wide employed surgical technique in the management of nasal septal deviation. Indication to perform such technique are differently reported in literature and no consensus exist about its utilize.
METHODS:We conducted a retrospective analysis of charts of patients treated by endoscopic sinus surgery in which an ES was performed. The surgical technique employed was described, including a personal technique, and our indications were discussed.
RESULTS:. In conclusion we believe that ES may have an important role in endoscopic sinus surgery to improve the surgical access. This technique is also a valuable teaching tool and improves the visualization of surgical details.
CONCLUSION: The traditional approach to the nasal septum must be preferred in case of major septal deviation.