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Objecti6e: To study the results of surgical treatment and sequelae in nasal septum injuries in children. Methods: Between
January 1990 and December 1997, 16 pediatric patients with septal haematoma and/or abscess were treated. Mean age was 5 years
(range: 2–14 years). Thirteen were male (81.2%), and three were female (18.8%). In nine cases (56.2%) the disease was a
consequence of a minor trauma. Only two children had nasal fracture associated (12.5%). Minimum follow-up after the first visit
was 10 months (mean, 3 years). Results: All cases were surgically treated. Minor sequelae were observed in six cases (37.5%), and
major ones in ten patients (62.5%). In this latter group, multiple reconstructive procedures were needed. Conclusions: It is
necessary to be aware of the possibility of haematoma and abscess of the nasal septum. Major sequelae can be also expected after
cases following minor traumas. © 2000 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Table 1
Clinical features in the patients of our series (n= 16)
n % n % n %
Table 4
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