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Evaluate diagnostic and management practices for septal deviation and nasal valve collapse among otolaryngologists, highlighting variability across subspecialties.

July 8, 2026Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck SurgeryOpen Access

Variability in the Diagnosis and Management of Septal Deviation and Nasal Valve Collapse: A National Survey of Otolaryngologists

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JAJafar Ali JBJames P. Bonaparte

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Cross-sectional survey evaluates diagnostic and management practices in otolaryngology, indicating variability across subspecialties.

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Evaluate diagnostic and management practices for septal deviation and nasal valve collapse among otolaryngologists, highlighting variability across subspecialties.
Cross-sectional survey study among members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
20-item questionnaire addressing diagnostic techniques and surgical approaches was distributed electronically.
140 otolaryngologists participated, including general otolaryngologists, facial plastic surgeons, and rhinologists.
87.9% used visual inspection for internal nasal valve collapse diagnosis; 89.8% for external.
53.5% were aware of the Septoplasty Consensus Statement, but 17.8% noted it affected their practice.
Considerable variability in diagnostic and management practices with limited adherence to consensus guidelines.

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Ali et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4de9e4d2ea289ef6283d82 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-026-06718-y

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July 8, 2026Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck SurgeryOpen Access

Variability in the Diagnosis and Management of Septal Deviation and Nasal Valve Collapse: A National Survey of Otolaryngologists

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Authors

JAJafar Ali JBJames P. Bonaparte

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Cross-sectional survey evaluates diagnostic and management practices in otolaryngology, indicating variability across subspecialties.

Key Points

Evaluate diagnostic and management practices for septal deviation and nasal valve collapse among otolaryngologists, highlighting variability across subspecialties.
Cross-sectional survey study among members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
20-item questionnaire addressing diagnostic techniques and surgical approaches was distributed electronically.
140 otolaryngologists participated, including general otolaryngologists, facial plastic surgeons, and rhinologists.
87.9% used visual inspection for internal nasal valve collapse diagnosis; 89.8% for external.
53.5% were aware of the Septoplasty Consensus Statement, but 17.8% noted it affected their practice.
Considerable variability in diagnostic and management practices with limited adherence to consensus guidelines.

Cite This Study

Ali et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4de9e4d2ea289ef6283d82 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-026-06718-y

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