[The incidence of septal deviation in newborns].

Objectives: To determine the incidence of septum deviation and dislocation in newborns and to investigate relationships between these pathologies and maternal causes and the mode of delivery.

Patients And Methods: The study included 195 mothers and 200 newborns, of which 10 were twins. Vaginal and cesarean deliveries were performed in 147 (73.5%) and 53 (26.5%) newborns, respectively. All newborns were examined with the use of anterior rhinoscopy. The nasal pyramid, columella, and septum were assessed to detect septal deviation or dislocation.

Results: Twenty-three cases (15.6%) of vaginal delivery had septal deviation, while five (3.4%) had septal dislocation. In the newborns delivered by cesarean section, eight (15.1%) had septal deviation, but none had dislocation. Significant correlations were noted between pregnancy, delivery period, the way of delivery and the incidence of septal deviation and columella dislocation (p < 0.05). There was a significant correlation between head circumference and columella dislocation (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Since early reconstruction of the potential pathologies may be problem-solving, a careful rhinologic examination should be carried out in the newborns who have prolonged delivery, increased head circumference, and vaginal delivery.