Paper 1 (early years trainees)
Evolution of the Septoplasty: maximising functional and aesthetic outcomes in nasal surgery. Delaney SW. M J Otol 2018 1(1): 004.
Paper 2 (ST3+)
Septoplasty with or without concurrent turbinate surgery versus non-surgical management for nasal obstruction in adults with a deviated septum: a pragmatic, randomised controlled trial. van Egmond M, Rovers M, Hannink G, Hendriks C, van Heerbeek N. Lancet 2019 Jul 27;394(10195):314-321.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31227374/
Educational Resources
Septoplasty: Assessment & Approaches
Mr White, Consultant Rhinology & ENT Surgeon
Rhinology & Facial Plastics National Training Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC5STkfur1o&feature=youtu.be
Clinical Implications of Septal Surgery
Mr Bast, Consultant ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeon
27th Congress of the European Rhinologic Society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr9eBQ_NOOM
Deviated Nose: The Functional Aspect
Mr Joshi, Consultant Facial Plastic Surgeon
Associazione Naso Sano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iTEzNOTnXY
Rhinoplasty Archive >> Septal Surgery
https://www.rhinoplastyarchive.com/articles/septal-surgery
Test Yourself
MRCS/DOHNS
1. Draw and label a sagittal view of the membranous, cartilaginous and bony components of the nasal septum.
2. What are some indications for septoplasty?
3. How would you assess, examine and investigate a patient with septal deviation who wants to consider septoplasty?
FRCS
1. What are the options and considerations in managing an acutely deviated anterior septal deviation?
2. You see a patient with persistent nasal blockage following septoplasty. How would you manage this?
3. You see a patient with a septal perforation following septoplasty. What are your treatment options?