A<unk><unk>  requires urgent treatment from a doctor in order to stop any further complications arising. Prompt treatment of<unk><unk> s can prevent complications such as ischemia of the<unk>  cartilage, which can lead to permanent necrosis and a saddle-nose deformity. Such complication can occur rapidly, within as few as 3 days. There are two different procedures used to achieve this and will be selected upon the size of the swelling or clot. If the condition is being treated promptly and is still relatively small, then a small incision can be made to allow the blood to flow out. If the<unk><unk>  has been left untreated, then a doctor may need to insert a mechanism in order to fully remove the blood from the area. If left untreated, the<unk>  can cause bacterial colonization that leads to infection. Within 72 hours, the infection can form a<unk>  abscess. Treating a<unk><unk>  requires it to be incised and drained to prevent avascular necrosis of the<unk>  hyaline cartilage. This will depend on diffusion of nutrients from its attached<unk>  mucosa. The septum can generally heal within 1 week, without any evidence of the incision. The mucosa will appear healthy and smooth. Secondary infections can be prevented by starting the patient on an antibiotic regimen immediately after the procedure and continuing the treatment while the<unk>  packs are in place. If an abscess is present, a specimen of the abscess can be sent for culture to ensure that the antibiotics prescribed have provided adequate coverage. Culture-directed therapy can help avert dangerous late sequalae, including the intracranial extension of a<unk>  abscess. If the<unk>  is not promptly drained, the<unk>  cartilage may be destroyed. In such cases, a saddle-nose deformity may develop.
Nasal septal hematoma
Nasal fracture
Nasal septum perforation
Nasal septal abscess
Acalvaria
Median mandibular cyst
Nasal polyp
Subgaleal hemorrhage