Saddle Nose

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Saddle Nose
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Saddle Nose

• Weakening or loss of cartilage inside the septum
  of the nose can lead to a state that is commonly
  referred to as saddle nose. The term saddle nose
  refers to the saddle-shaped depression produced
  in the midsection of the nose.In some of the
  instances, saddle nose is not especially
  pronounced and is only noticeable when looking at
  the patient's profile.However, in more extreme
  cases, the depression may cause the tip of the
  nose to turn upward, which can create a blockage
  of nasal passages as well as shorten the nose.

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Causes of Saddle Nose

• The erosion and perforation of the nose
  resulting in saddle nose may be caused by trauma
  to the nose or a complication during nasal
  surgery.Regular use of cocaine or inhaling
  other drugs can cause damage to the nasal septum
  and cartilage and can further cause saddle
  nose.In some cases, saddle nose develops from
  chronic nasal inflammation caused by a disorder
  called Wegener's Granulomatosis. It may also be
  caused by an inherited or genetic disorder such
  as
• Congenital syphilis
• Relapsing polychondritis
• Down syndrome

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Treatment

• Treatment of Saddle NoseIn instances where
  saddle nose is not causing any functional
  problems of the nose, treatment will not be
  necessary. When saddle nose causes difficulty in
  breathing, and decreased nasal function, surgery
  can be performed to cure the condition.Some
  people also choose saddle nose repair surgery for
  cosmetic reasons. Surgery for saddle nose may
  includeSeptal Perforation Repair SurgeryIf
  the saddle nose also includes septal perforation,
  septal perforation repair surgery may be
  performed. The doctor may take a tissue graft
  from the inside of the nose or from another part
  of the body to fill in the septal hole.

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• A tissue flap will also be made to repair the
  perforation. Larger perforations can be very
  difficult to close.In such cases, a septal
  perforation may be repaired with a piece of
  silicone plastic, sometimes referred to as a
  button, which is snapped together to cover the
  two sides of the opening.RhinoplastyBone or
  cartilage can be extracted from another part of
  the body like the rib or ear, and added to the
  nose to improve the contour of various parts of
  the tip or bridge of the nose.In this
  procedure, the skin may be lifted, the bone and
  cartilage sculpted, and the skin replaced and
  stitched closed.

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• In place of surgery, some doctors can correct
  deformities or fill gaps or grooves within the
  nose with injections of medical liquid
  silicone.Based on the individual's needs and
  condition, a doctor will create a customized plan
  to treat saddle nose.

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