Extracorporeal Septoplasty: External and Endonasal Techniques

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Facial Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

• Severe septal deformities present significant challenges in rhinoplasty.
• Existing techniques for septal reconstruction have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of Extracorporeal Septoplasty (ES).
• To discuss pertinent anatomical structures and deformities relevant to ES.
• To compare external and endonasal approaches for ES.

Main Methods:

• Review of Extracorporeal Septoplasty (ES) techniques.
• Discussion of anatomical considerations in septal reconstruction.
• Description of surgical approaches (external vs. endonasal).

Main Results:

• Extracorporeal septoplasty (ES) involves complete septum removal and reconstruction.
• Various techniques and approaches exist for ES.
• The study outlines specific techniques employed by the authors.

Conclusions:

• Extracorporeal septoplasty (ES) is a viable option for severe septal deformities.
• Understanding anatomy and approach is crucial for successful ES.
• The authors present their preferred techniques for neoseptum reconstruction.