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Septum Bowing 24 Hours After Stents Are Out.

SeptobowJul 27, 2013
I had stents taken out 10 days after the septoplasty. 24 hours later the septum is bowing significantly and I can feel the pressure from the bow. Do they put stents back in to correct that? I'm concerned it will keep moving.

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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
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Answered on Jul 29, 2013
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Dr. George Commons, MD (retired)
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