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Septoplasty in a 14 year old child
I had undergone a septoplasty as a 14 year old will there be any problems later on or a need for revision surgery
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It depends on your symptoms. If you feel you’re having trouble lately, can get it checked through an endoscope (diagnostic nasal endoscopy). If the septal deviation was corrected, the chance of recurrence is pretty low. Symptoms due to other conditions like allergic rhinitis/polyps etc need to be addressed.
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Hi...I hope the issues that you were facing due to the deviated septum have resolved. The probability of needing a revision surgery is very low...you will have to wait and watch till you turn 18 and see if your symptoms recur.
The body framework of the nose keeps developing till the age of 18. Hence keep going for regular follow ups to your ENT specialist.
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
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It depends if you have any symptoms or not
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Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
6 yrs exp
Udaipur
I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat. Based on the developmental anatomy of the face, the nasal septum continues to develop until approximately 16 to 18 years of age. You mentioned undergoing septoplasty at the age of 14, which is relatively early, and it is uncommon to experience the same issue or require repeat surgery at this stage.
However, the symptoms you were experiencing, such as nasal discharge and obstruction, may be occurs again but due to another underlying pathology rather than a recurrence of the original condition.
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A thorough clinical evaluation would be necessary to determine the exact cause and guide appropriate management.
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There’s no need to worry, but if you experience any concerning symptoms, I recommend consulting your nearest ENT specialist.
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