Acoustic rhinometry in the objective evaluation of childhood septoplasties.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate results of septoplasty during childhood objectively with the help of acoustic rhinometry (AR).

Methods: Twenty-six children aged between 6 and 15 years who had septoplasty for nasal septal deviation during year 2002 were included in this study. Twenty-one patients who had no nasal septal deformities and nasal symptoms were included as control group.