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Is this one of the worst deviated septums you've seen? (photos)

Eclectic857318Apr 17, 2022
I am scheduled to get operated soon and I do know my septum is heavily deviated. I was just curious as to where I rank in the deviated septum list? Is this amongst the most devoted septums any of yal have seen, or is this pretty normal. I wold appreciate honesty !!

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Dr. Robert Ciardullo, MD
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Answered on Apr 22, 2022
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