Treatment of Septal Hematoma

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Abstract

Septal hematomas occur after force applied to the nasal cartilage results in leakage of blood from the perichondrium (Figs. 54.1 and 54.2). They may be unilateral or bilateral.

Keywords

Septal hematoma Nasal trauma 
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Selected Reading

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Florida Health Shands HospitalGainesvilleUSA

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