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Septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction is a common operation performed by ear, nose and throat surgeons for obstructive nasal symptoms. We present a case of complete unilateral scarring of the… Click to show full abstract
Septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction is a common operation performed by ear, nose and throat surgeons for obstructive nasal symptoms. We present a case of complete unilateral scarring of the Eustachian tube orifice, a previously unreported complication, following septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction for nasal obstruction. It is important to consider this differential diagnosis in patients presenting with unilateral middle ear effusion postoperatively.
Keywords:
inferior turbinate;
scarring eustachian;
septoplasty inferior;
turbinate reduction
Journal Title: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Year Published: 2022
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