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Septoplasty - series

Normal anatomy
Indications
Procedure
Aftercare

Normal anatomy:

The septum is the cartilage and bony partition that separates the two nasal chambers (nostrils).

Reviewed last on: 1/30/2008
James L. Demetroulakos, M.D., F.A.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. Clinical Instructor in Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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