Septal Surgery

Septoplasty is a long-established procedure in rhinological practice. It has been shown to be effective at alleviating nasal obstruction in patients with significant nasal septal deviation, though appropriate patient selection and preoperative counselling is crucial to achieve optimal outcomes. A range of procedures have been developed and it is important for the surgeon to match the specific problems of each individual case with specific technical solutions to achieve the most optimal outcome. This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive overview of septal surgery and includes the principles of the variously described surgical techniques.