Definition/Purpose of Procedure Excision and resection of the septum to correct any deviation as a result of injury or a congenital nasal deformity; t
{"Image DocumentName": "Definition/Purpose of Procedure", "Image ImageDescription": "Excision and resection of the septum to correct any deviation as a result of injury or a congenital nasal deformity; to improve the functioning capabilities of the nose\u2014to improve breathing. The cartilaginous or osseous portions of the septum that lie between the flaps of the mucous membrane and the perichondrium are straightened; cartilage & bony spurs may block the meatus and compress the middle turbinate on that side, resulting in an obstruction of the sinus opening. Other names: nasal septal reconstruction (NSR), submucous resection of the septum (SMR) Alexander: Objective: to establish an adequate partition between left and right nasal cavities, thereby producing a clear airway through both the internal and external cavities of the nose. The name SMR tells us that the mucous membrane lining the nasal cavity will be incised, and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted. Then the structures underneath the mucous membrane will be removed to help restore normal breathing.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}