Evaluation of Metzenbaum Technique in Correction of Caudal End Nasal Septal Deviation

Evaluation of Metzenbaum Technique in Correction of Caudal End Nasal Septal Deviation

• To evaluate the results of Metzenbaum 's technique in correction of the Caudal end septal deviation on nasal airway obstruction

Deviation of Nasal septum in different parts may have various functional or aesthetic effects . The etiology of a deviated septum is generally congenital, but may also be as a result of trauma or iatrogenic causes. Most important is the Caudal septal deviation which narrows the airway and impairs major mechanisms supporting the tip, leading to tip-ptosis and airway collapse. .The correction of caudal septal deviations can be a challenging problem so many techniques have been described and tested to correct caudal septal deflections . Attempts to correct nasal septal deformities were described in the medical literature as early as the late 19th century , and till now there is not one specific technique that is agreed upon by surgeons worldwide.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients presenting to Assiut University Clinic of Otolaryngology department.
• Aging from 16 to 45 years old
• Patients complaining of nasal airway obstruction causes by caudal septal deviation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other causes of airway obstruction e.g. nasal polyps, hypertrophied inferior turbinates'
• External nasal deformities
• Contraindications for general anesthesia