SMR vs Septoplasty? What are the differences? (Photo)

October 26, 2019
Asked By:w.h.i.g. in Nyack, NY

I was looking at my op report and although it is labeled as “septoplasty”, the procedure mirrors that of SMR. Among other numerous red flags, I was under the impression that the breathing part of surgery would be straightening of the septum. That is how it was described to me. Not removal. And certainly not JUST removal with no reconstruction using the excised cartilage. Can you please explain the differences so I can figure out what happened to me? SMR seems to prove detrimental to revision.

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