The septum is partially removed. The most narrowed portion is just inside the nostril. The plane of this cut-away is roughly the location of the nasal valve. This "valve" is the narrowest cross section of the nasal airway. Swelling here or deviations of the septum can easily cause obstructions.
Introduction 1
The Lab
Sinuses Side
Sinuses Front
Mid-Saggital
Septum
Deviated Septum
Deviated Septum
Inferior Turbinate
Inferior Turbinate
Middle Turbinate
Concha Bullosa
Middle Turbinate
Middle Turbinate
Airflow
Airflow
Frontal
Frontal
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage
Sphenoid
Sphenoid
Maxillary
Maxillary
Maxillary
Mucous Flow
Ostio-Meatal
Ostio-Meatal
Polyps
Polyps
Windows
Windows
Endoscopic
Endoscopic
Turbinate Reduction
Turbinate Reduction
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