Nose surgeon explains: Nasal septoplasty for deviated nasal septum

Annakan explains what a nasal septoplasty is and how it might help people with a deviated nasal septum breathe better. A deviated nasal septum can cause a symptoms of nasal blockage and therefore significantly interfere with the ability to breathe through the nose. It can restrict exercise, affect sleeping and cause snoring in some cases. A nasal septoplasty is a very commonly performed operation that will straighten a deviated nasal septum and improve nasal breathing. In this video, I explain what a nasal septoplasty operation, the steps involved in the surgery and why it helps patients with a deviated septum. I've created straight forward animations to help with the explanation and use a cheese sandwich analogy (taught to me when I first started surgical training). For more information regarding the surgery, please visit my website: www.annakan.co.uk and there is more information about the operation on the ENT UK website as well: www.entuk.org/patients/conditions I'm Annakan, an Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon in London and I specialise in treating conditions affecting the nose. Website: www.annakan.co.uk Disclaimer: The videos on this channel are for educational purposes only. Annakan is a Consultant ENT surgeon at the Royal National ENT Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Please see your doctor if you have health concerns and to make sure you receive treatment and advice that is right for you.