[Injuries of the nose in neonates]

In 1000 healthy born neonates the nose and nasal septum were examined with special attention to injuries. Three types traumatic deformities of the nose and nasal septum were detected. The most frequent type were so-called flattened noses which, however, did not require treatment. More serious were subluxations of the cartilaginous part of the nasal septum or combined deformities in view of possible late sequelae. The authors emphasize the necessity of early diagnosis and early treatment which can be ensured only by close collaboration of the neonatologist and otolaryngologist.