Hello looking for doctors who deal with caudal septal deviation frequently in their rhinoplasty surgery to share how they often approach this issue. Since cartilage has memory what are the limitations? What if caudal septum is very long? There is conflicting information written on caudal septal trim.
September 26, 2023
Answer: Caudal Septal Deviation It is a common problem. IMHO the easiest way is to use a hemitransfixion incision (only on one side) then isolate the deviated caudal septum. It is then cut. A pocket is made in the midline between the medial crura and it is placed in that spot in exact midline and held with through and through absorbable sutures. Has worked well for my patients. Regards Dr. J
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September 26, 2023
Answer: Caudal Septal Deviation It is a common problem. IMHO the easiest way is to use a hemitransfixion incision (only on one side) then isolate the deviated caudal septum. It is then cut. A pocket is made in the midline between the medial crura and it is placed in that spot in exact midline and held with through and through absorbable sutures. Has worked well for my patients. Regards Dr. J
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Answer: Caudal Septal Deviation Hi Beautyqueen2023, Thanks for your question. Caudal septal issues are among the most challenging that a rhinoplasty surgeon has to deal with. The reason being that there are a variety of reasons someone might have problems with their caudal septum (eg. intrinsically weak cartilage, overgrown cartilage, prior surgery resulting in distortion of the caudal septum, etc.). This is the main reason that you see so many different potential treatment options regarding the caudal septum. In my practice, I employ a variety of techniques (eg. caudal septal replacement grafts, caudal septal splinting, caudal septal resection and reconstruction) depending on the needs of the patient. The most important thing is that your surgeon uses an appropriate technique based on your anatomy in order to achieve the functional and aesthetic outcomes that you are looking for.
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Answer: Caudal Septal Deviation Hi Beautyqueen2023, Thanks for your question. Caudal septal issues are among the most challenging that a rhinoplasty surgeon has to deal with. The reason being that there are a variety of reasons someone might have problems with their caudal septum (eg. intrinsically weak cartilage, overgrown cartilage, prior surgery resulting in distortion of the caudal septum, etc.). This is the main reason that you see so many different potential treatment options regarding the caudal septum. In my practice, I employ a variety of techniques (eg. caudal septal replacement grafts, caudal septal splinting, caudal septal resection and reconstruction) depending on the needs of the patient. The most important thing is that your surgeon uses an appropriate technique based on your anatomy in order to achieve the functional and aesthetic outcomes that you are looking for.
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