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Septoplasty is a surgical procedure used to correct a deviated septum. When the bone and cartilage making up the septum (the wall that divides your nostrils) is crooked, it causes obstruction of the nasal airways and makes breathing difficult. This can lead to nosebleeds, snoring, sleep apnea and chronic sinusitis. Surgery to straighten the septum can eliminate these conditions and improve your quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Very few people have a perfectly straight septum. It can be deviated at birth or naturally bend to one side or another during childhood and puberty. Trauma or injury, such as a broken nose, can also cause a deviated septum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In determining whether you are a candidate for septoplasty, your doctor will examine your nasal passages and discuss your medical history, especially the symptoms you are experiencing as a result of your deviated septum. Typically, septoplasty is not performed unless other methods to treat your breathing problems are unsuccessful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n