Which of the following surgical procedure can be used as an alternative for SMR (Submucosal Resection)?
In submucosal resection there is removal of the entire septum except for a 1cm wide dorsal and caudal stua that remains for nasal suppo. An alternative to this procedure is septoplasty in which the surgeon resects only the deted poion of the nasal septum allowing maximal preservation of this structure. Clinical indications of septoplasty: Detion of the nasal septum with paial or complete unilateral or bilateral obstruction of airflow Persistent or recurrent epistaxis Evidence of sinusitis secondary to septal detion Headaches secondary to septal detion and contact points Anatomic obstruction that makes indicated sinus procedure difficult to perform efficiently Obstructive sleep apnea As an approach to transseptal transsphenoidal approach to pituitary fossa
Tympanoplasty
Septoplasty
Caldwell Luc operation
Tuboplasty