Why is septoplasty not performed in children

Pediatric septoplasty may be safely performed without significantly affecting future nasal and facial growth. Septoplasty should be performed in patients with functional problems related to congenital anomalies or trauma, whereas a deviated septum causing NAO symptomatology also represents a reasonable and supported cause for early septoplasty in children as young as six years of age.

Endoscopic septoplasty has not been shown to cause a change in postoperative nasolabial angle. Anthropometric studies suggest nasal growth is completed around 14 years of age in females and 15 years of age in males. All steps are performed with the endoscope at 0 degrees. Results Forty patients underwent septoplasty; 39 Table 2 List of associated procedures. Discussion There is controversy in the literature about the consequences of septoplasty for septal deviation in children, and some studies have shown that when done early the procedure brought benefits in the short and long term.

Conclusion The nasal septum deviation should be corrected early to provide a harmonious craniofacial growth and appropriate child development, without the occurrence of nasal deformity. References 1. Rev Bras Otorrinolaringol Engl Ed ; 65 4 — Rev Bras Otorrinolaringol Engl Ed ; 68 3 — Management of naso-septal deformity in childhood: long-term results. Auris Nasus Larynx.

Rhinosurgery in children: basic concepts. Facial Plast Surg. Effects of functional septoplasty on the facial growth of ferrets. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Ortiz-Monasterio F, Olmedo A. Corrective rhinoplasty before puberty: a long-term follow-up. Plast Reconstr Surg. Facebook Twitter. Pediatric Septoplasty What is a septoplasty? What are some of the causes of an abnormal nasal septum?

What are the indications for a septoplasty? What is involved with a septoplasty? What are the risks and complications of septoplasty? Thomas M. Andrews M. Methods: In this review article, pediatric septoplasty and its indications are discussed, together with a literature survey.

In addition, overviews of development of the nasal skeleton from neonate to adult, nasal growth, and cartilaginous septum are presented. Important issues and comments on pediatric septoplasties are provided. Results: During septoplasty procedures, elevation of the mucoperichondrium unilaterally or bilaterally does not negatively affect growth of the face.