Endoscope-assisted repair of large nasal septal perforation using a complex mucoperichondrial flap and free tissue graft.
- Author:
Qingquan ZHANG
1
;
Jie ZHANG
;
Shufeng LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Endoscopes; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nasal Septum; injuries; surgery; Surgical Flaps; Transplants
- From: Chinese Medical Journal 2003;116(1):157-158
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo improve the closure rate of large nasal septal perforations.
METHODSUsing an endoscope, complex mucoperichondrial/mucoperiosteal flaps on one side and free tissue graft on the other, we designed a procedure to repair large nasal septal perforations.
RESULTSIn our series, 8 patients were operated on with this procedure, resulting in complete closure of the perforation and subsequent relief of symptoms.
CONCLUSIONThis technique may be used as an alter $native for the repair of large nasal septal perforations.
