SUMMARY
Objective. Deviated nasal septum is one of the most common causes of nasal obstruction in children, often associated with both functional and aesthetic problems. Material and methods. This study evaluates the effectiveness of aesthetic septoplasty, performed in children with severe septal deviation and external nasal deformity. Fifty-four patients aged between 6 and 15 years underwent surgery under general anesthesia using a closed preservation subtotal septal reconstruction technique. All procedures were successful, with only one case of mild nasal vestibulitis resolved with antibiotic therapy. Results. The study found that, consistent with the literature, the most commonly encountered indication was nasal obstruction. At the same time, external nasal deformities resulting from trauma were also noted in these patients. Conclusions. After the operations, patients achieved satisfactory results in both functional and aesthetic terms.
Keywords: aesthetic septoplasty, nasal septum deviation, pediatric septoplasty, subtotal reconstruction of the nasal septum

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