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Septal replacement for severe anterior septal deviation
G L Murrell1, R Requena, M P Wall
1Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA 23708, USA.
Purpose:
To introduce a novel surgical technique for treatment of severe anterior septal deviation.
Materials And Methods:
Retrospective case series set in a tertiary-care hospital. Ten patients were treated over an 18-month period. External septorhinoplasty and septal replacement for severe anterior septal deviation. Postoperative clinical nasal examination and photographic comparison.
Results:
Ten patients were treated with septal replacement for severe anterior septal deviation over an 18-month period. All patients were followed for a minimum of 1 year. No postoperative complications were seen. All patients reported a subjective improvement in their nasal airway and nasal appearance. This was confirmed with clinical examination and photographic comparison.
Conclusion:
Septal replacement for severe anterior septal deviation is a viable option for select patients who can not be successfully treated with conventional techniques.