Prevention Technique Using Inferior Turbinate Mucosal Flap for Septal Perforation after Septoplasty.
- Author:
Jeong Suk CHOI
1
;
Kwang Ho JIN
;
Min Woo PARK
;
Sung Ho KANG
;
Dae Jun LIM
;
Myeong Sang YU
;
Hyung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Konkuk University, Chungju, Korea. bhkim@kku.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Septal Surgery;
Septal Perforation;
Nasal Mucosa
- MeSH:
Cartilage;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Nasal Mucosa;
Nasal Septal Perforation;
Turbinates*
- From:Journal of Rhinology
2014;21(1):37-40
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Septal surgery is the most common cause of nasal septal perforation. The aims of this study are to introduce a new technique for the prevention of septal perforation during septal surgery by installingan inferior turbinate mucosal flap on the injured mucosal surface, and to determine its usefulness by evaluating the treatment outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between March 2012 and March 2013, 90 cases of conventional septoplasty were performed. Bilateral mucoperichondrial tears on corresponding areas occurred in 4 cases. Autologous cartilage was inserted and then both sides were repaired using inferior turbinate mucosal flaps. Follow-up periods ranged from 5 to 6 months. RESULTS: Three of the four patients had successful outcomes with complete repair of injuries. The remaining patient had a septal perforation. CONCLUSIONS: The technique of using an inferior turbinate mucosal flap may be an easy, effective method for the prevention of septal perforation during septal surgery.
