The Surgical Journey from Routine Septoplasty Procedure to an Emergency Laparotomy: A Case Report

Septoplasty is a common surgical procedure used to treat nasal blockage resulting from a deviated septum. Septoplasty surgery can result in various complications, including functional and aesthetic issues. In this article, a 28-year-old female case who applied to the emergency department with a foreign body in the nasal cavity and palatal defect due to a septoplasty procedure is presented. It is a rare complication of the septoplasty procedure.

Cite this article as: Keskin H, Akyüz S, Kırbaç V. The surgical journey from routine septoplasty procedure to an emergency laparotomy: A case report. Eur J Rhinol Allergy 2023;6(3):101-104.