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septoplasty [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
DEF

A surgical repair of the nasal septum.

CONT

Very few people have a perfectly straight septum. Septoplasty generally is necessary only when breathing problems or snoring do not get better without surgery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie ORL
DEF

Modification chirurgicale de la forme de la cloison nasale.

CONT

Une septoplastie est indiquée essentiellement en cas de déviation de la cloison nasale, quand celle-ci provoque une obstruction gênante.

Spanish

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