الفهرس 
Efficiency of modified Goldman{u2019}s technique in open pediatric septoplasty
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Abstract
Nasal septal deformity is one of the most common anatomical disorders affecting up to 48% of children and adolescents and thus, it is frequently seen in an otolaryngology outpatient clinic.There are many different approaches for septoplasty. Closed approach is appropriate for mid nasal and posterior pathologies while open approach is appropriate for anterior pathologies, Open approach with spreader grafts is for nasal valve collapse. Recent studies have indicated that the delay in surgical correction of the deviated septum may cause children to develop misalignment of their dentition, abnormal facial growth and worsening progression of their respiratory problems. Therefore, many surgeons now routinely perform septoplasty procedures in children who present with severe nasal septal deviation. In this study twenty pediatric patients suffering from deviated nasal septum who are candidate for septoplasty were included and underwent open septoplasty using modified Goldman{u2019}s technique. They were subjected to detailed assessment protocol preoperatively including NOSE scale, anterior Rhinomanometry and CT scans. Follow up assessment was done at second week postoperativeincluding anterior rhinoscopy and nasal endoscopy and three months postoperative including NOSE scale and anterior rhinomanometry