Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction Without Splint?

February 20, 2010
Asked By:ashish30 in India

i had septoplasty and turbinate reduction done last week but without splints. Normally i saw septoplasty with splints but my doctor not used them for me. is it new procedure splints are not used? i am feeling some stuffiness in my nose after a week.

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Answer: Typically use splints for septoplasty and turbinate reduction

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