Septal Deviation in Newborns: A Prospective Study and Literature Review

Introduction:In this study, our aim is to investigate the frequency of nasal septum deviation in newborns and the reasons for the emergence of these pathologies; then to follow and determine the results in the following year and review the literature.Methods:Three hundred and seventy-two babies of t...

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Main Author: Süleyman Erdoğdu
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Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2022-08-01
Series:İstanbul Medical Journal
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Online Access: http://istanbulmedicaljournal.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/septal-deviation-in-newborns-a-prospective-study-a/52713
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description Introduction:In this study, our aim is to investigate the frequency of nasal septum deviation in newborns and the reasons for the emergence of these pathologies; then to follow and determine the results in the following year and review the literature.Methods:Three hundred and seventy-two babies of the mothers between the ages of 14 and 45, including the mothers who gave birth in a hospital and migrated from Syria, were included in the study. The sex of all babies, birth weight, head circumference, presence of nasal septum deviation, as well as the age of all mothers, gestational period, delivery method (normal vaginal birth/ cesarean birth), and the number of births was determined. Nasal septa of the infants with some nasal septal deviations were reposed, and follow-up results were reported.Results:Among all 372 newborn babies, 210 of them (56.4%) gave birth with vaginal delivery, and 162 of them (43.6%) with cesarean delivery. The nasal septum deviation was detected in 45 of the 372 newborn babies (12%). A closed reduction was performed using a nasal septal elevator. Because of the 12-month follow-up case, it was observed that the deviation in the nasal septum showed improvement in 32 babies. In conclusion, no statistically significant difference was found between neonatal nasal septum deviation and maternal age, gender (p>0.05). However, a statistically significant difference was found between neonatal nasal septum deviation in the form of birth, the number of births, pregnancy duration, weight, head circumference (p<0.05).Conclusion:It is necessary to have an early diagnosis and intervention for nasal septal deviations in newborn babies. To prevent nasal obstruction and permanent impairment, all newborn babies must be examined by an ENT specialist immediately after birth.
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spelling doaj.art-9b06accc09b1417ea7a3d4312d3db08e2023-02-15T16:20:23ZengGalenos Yayineviİstanbul Medical Journal2619-97932148-094X2022-08-0123322422810.4274/imj.galenos.2022.0121213049054Septal Deviation in Newborns: A Prospective Study and Literature ReviewSüleyman Erdoğdu0 University of Health Sciences Turkey, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, İstanbul, Turkey Introduction:In this study, our aim is to investigate the frequency of nasal septum deviation in newborns and the reasons for the emergence of these pathologies; then to follow and determine the results in the following year and review the literature.Methods:Three hundred and seventy-two babies of the mothers between the ages of 14 and 45, including the mothers who gave birth in a hospital and migrated from Syria, were included in the study. The sex of all babies, birth weight, head circumference, presence of nasal septum deviation, as well as the age of all mothers, gestational period, delivery method (normal vaginal birth/ cesarean birth), and the number of births was determined. Nasal septa of the infants with some nasal septal deviations were reposed, and follow-up results were reported.Results:Among all 372 newborn babies, 210 of them (56.4%) gave birth with vaginal delivery, and 162 of them (43.6%) with cesarean delivery. The nasal septum deviation was detected in 45 of the 372 newborn babies (12%). A closed reduction was performed using a nasal septal elevator. Because of the 12-month follow-up case, it was observed that the deviation in the nasal septum showed improvement in 32 babies. In conclusion, no statistically significant difference was found between neonatal nasal septum deviation and maternal age, gender (p>0.05). However, a statistically significant difference was found between neonatal nasal septum deviation in the form of birth, the number of births, pregnancy duration, weight, head circumference (p<0.05).Conclusion:It is necessary to have an early diagnosis and intervention for nasal septal deviations in newborn babies. To prevent nasal obstruction and permanent impairment, all newborn babies must be examined by an ENT specialist immediately after birth. http://istanbulmedicaljournal.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/septal-deviation-in-newborns-a-prospective-study-a/52713 nasal septumnewborninfant
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Septal Deviation in Newborns: A Prospective Study and Literature Review
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title Septal Deviation in Newborns: A Prospective Study and Literature Review
title_full Septal Deviation in Newborns: A Prospective Study and Literature Review
title_fullStr Septal Deviation in Newborns: A Prospective Study and Literature Review
title_full_unstemmed Septal Deviation in Newborns: A Prospective Study and Literature Review
title_short Septal Deviation in Newborns: A Prospective Study and Literature Review
title_sort septal deviation in newborns a prospective study and literature review
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newborn
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