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      Category : Health Centers > Nose Diseases and Sinuses

Septoplasty

Alternate Names : Nasal Septoplasty, Nasal Septal Reconstruction

Septoplasty | Preparation & Expectations | Home Care and Complications

What happens right after the procedure?

After surgery, the person is taken to the surgery recovery room until the anesthesia wears off. The nose may have packing in place. The person may be anxious at first, and feel he or she is not getting enough air. The individual will be instructed to breathe through his or her mouth. Medication will be available to decrease the discomfort and nausea. The person will be taken to his or her hospital room to recover once the anesthesia has worn off. Occasionally, the individual may go home the same day.


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Septoplasty: Home Care and Complications

Author: Mark Loury, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 09/20/01



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