Etiology and treatment of nasal septum deviation in newborn infants: literature review <b>[Abstract in English]</b>

Authors

  • Luthiana Frick Carpes PUCRS
  • Humberto Holmer Fiori PUCRS

Keywords:

Desvio nasal septal, neonatos

Abstract

Aims: To describe and discuss the etiology and treatment of neonatal septum deviation Source of data: Review of articles specialized in the issue, found in PubMed. Summary of the findings: Nasal obstruction in newborn infants is a risk situation because they are obligatory nasal breathers. The nasal septum deviation is described in this population and can be related to intrauterine or delivery trauma. Its incidence cannot be determinated through the available studies, because the results are too diverse. Although there are some cases of spontaneous resolution, early intervention is defended by the majority of authors. Conclusions: Since oral respiration is not possible in newborn infants, in cases of obstructed nasal septum deviation symptoms will begin during the first hours of life. In these cases, a careful examination of the nose should be done promptly, preferably with an endoscope. If the deformity is found, and it is symptomatic, it should be repaired as soon as possible. KEY WORDS: NASAL SEPTUM/abnormalities; NASAL SEPTUM/ injuries; NASAL OBSTRUCTION; ENDOSCOPY; INFANT, NEWBORN; REVIEW LITERATURE AS TOPIC.

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Author Biographies

Luthiana Frick Carpes, PUCRS

Mestranda em pediatria e Saúde da Criança na PUCRS Médica colaboradora do Serviço de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço da PUCRS

Humberto Holmer Fiori, PUCRS

Médico neonatologista mestre em Medicina (Pediatria) pela PUCRS (2000) e doutor em Medicina e Ciências da Saúde pela PUCRS (2005). Professor da PUCRS e staff do Hospital São Lucas.

Published

2008-06-28

How to Cite

Carpes, L. F., & Fiori, H. H. (2008). Etiology and treatment of nasal septum deviation in newborn infants: literature review <b>[Abstract in English]</b>. Scientia Medica, 18(2), 98–101. Retrieved from https://revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br/scientiamedica/article/view/2411

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