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Volume 4 Issue 4 (July - August, 2016)

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Evaluation of septoplasty patients with CT scan
Abhishek Kumar Shah

Background: Deviated nasal septum is frequent complaints for which patient seeks ENT consultation. The present study was conducted to assess septoplasty patients with the help of CT scan. Materials & Methods: 80 patients of deviated nasal septum (DNS) both genders underwent septoplasty operations were performed under general anesthesia. All patients underwent computerized tomography (CT). Results: Age group 10-20 years had 34, 20-30 years had 28, 30-40 years had 11 and >40 years had 7 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Right internal nasal valve angle (RINVA) was 10.72 degree, left internal nasal valve angle (LINVA) was 9.86 degree, left external nasal base area (LENBA) was 1.12 degree, right external nasal base area (RENBA) was 1.12 degree, left internal nasal valve area (LINVAr) was 0.42 degree and right internal nasal valve area (RINVAr) was 0.48 degree. Conclusion: Deviated nasal septum is common ENT complaint. CT scan is useful in assessment of cases of septoplasty in adults.

 
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