Septoplasty in neonate using balloon dilation: Case report and literature review

Abstract

Neonatal nasal obstruction can cause significant functional impairment because neonates are obligatory nasal breathers in the first three months of life. Some neonates with nasal septum issues may be asymptomatic or exhibit mild symptoms that could resolve as they grow in the first few years of life. However, in cases of patients with an uncorrected deviated nasal septum, it can have physiological, anatomical, cosmetic, and psychological impacts. Many studies have reported different approaches to correct neonatal deviated nasal septum, including observation, stenting, close reduction, and septoplasty. Herein, we present two cases aged 14 days and 35 days old with severe symptoms of deviated nasal septum, balloon dilatation septoplasty, a minimally invasive approach, was employed, with low-risk complications and good outcomes. Up to this date, this approach has not been reported in this age group.