Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : Nasal Septal Deviation in Saudi Patients: a Hospital Based Study Nasal Septal Deviation in Saudi Patients: a Hospital Based Study   Document Language : English  Abstract : To examine the types of nasal septal deviations among Saudi patients and their relation to trauma and breathing impairment. Patients attending the Otorhinolaryngology clinic were included in this study. Age, sex, history of trauma, and nasal obstruction were entered. Full nasal examination including rigid endoscopy was performed. The presence of deviations were recorded and classified. Five hundred eighty-nine patients were included. The nasal septal deviation was noted more in males than females with left side being predominant. One hundred ninety-four patients had nasal obstruction mainly associated with Type I and II. Trauma was recorded in 114 patients. Most nasal septal deviations are asymptomatic and the most common cause in this series was road traffic accidents. Each type of deviation will require special consideration when correction is indicated  ISSN : 1319-1004  Journal Name : Medical Science Journal  Volume : 10  Issue Number : 1  Publishing Year : 1422 AH 2002 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Friday, June 8, 2012  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email كمال داغستاني Daghistani, Kamal Researcher Doctorate   Files File Name Type Description  33543.pdf pdf   Back To Researches Page