Newborn with deviation of nasal septum -

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Percentage of newborn with deviation of nasal septum -

    1. 2%
    1. 10%
    1. 20%
    1. 50%

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  • Birth trauma may result in nasal septal deviation. Nasal deformities are estimated to occur in 1.25 - 23 % of newborns. Forceps - assisted or breech delivery is often mentioned as the etiology of injury.
  • Three options are coming in the range, i.e., 1.25 - 23 % : - Option ‘a’ (2 %), ‘b’ (10 %) and ‘c’ (20 %).
  • So, the answer given, which is average of the range.