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Deformities of the Nasal Septum

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The nasal septum is a key structure of the nose, not only from a functional point of view but also from an aesthetic one. Septal involvement in nasal trauma often leads to significant problems. These may require surgical correction. Assessment, grading of severity and management of these deformities are discussed.

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  1. Medicent Linz, Linz, Austria

    Miriam Boenisch

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Regional Unit Northwick Park and St Mary’s Hospital, London, UK

    Michael Perry

  2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal London Hospital, London, UK

    Simon Holmes

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Boenisch, M. (2020). Deformities of the Nasal Septum. In: Perry, M., Holmes, S. (eds) Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5616-1_30

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