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Peter Hwang, M.D.
Associate Professor and Director
Stanford Sinus Center
Stanford, CA
A septoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct a deviated septum (see "What is a deviated septum?"). Septoplasty is performed through a small, hidden incision in one nostril. Portions of bone and cartilage are selectively removed to allow straightening of the midline septum wall. The goal of septoplasty is to relieve nasal obstruction and to provide greater room for the sinuses to drain.

Berrylin J. Ferguson, M.D.
Pittsburgh, PA
This is an operation that straightens the septum so the patient can breathe out of both sides of the nose.

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