title: Open septoplasty: indications and treatment.
abstract: Septal deflections have traditionally being addressed by endonasal techniques. Open septoplasty describes using the open rhinoplasty approach to address septal deflections and deficiencies. Accordingly, the authors will highlight the history of open septoplasty, anatomic aspects, diagnosis of septal deflections, and technical nuances in performing open septoplasty. Accordingly, authors will highlight the history of open septoplasty, anatomic aspects, diagnosis of septal deflections, indications and technical nuances in performing open septoplasty.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals, 5841 S Maryland Avenue E-102, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
authors.forename: Mohamad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chaaban
authors.forename: Anil R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D055171:Nasal Cartilages / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*