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  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Pediatric nasal septal perforations (NSP) present unique challenges in diagnosis and management.
  • Limited literature exists on the characteristics and effective treatments for pediatric NSP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the characteristics of pediatric NSP.
  • To evaluate treatment efficacy for symptom management and perforation resolution.
  • To detail a specific surgical technique for NSP repair.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 20 pediatric patients (ages 0-18) with NSP.
  • Data collected on demographics, symptoms, perforation details, and treatment outcomes.
  • Statistical analysis included Fisher's t-test and Wilcoxon rank-sum test.

Main Results:

  • The most common causes were iatrogenic (40%) and button batteries (20%).
  • Surgical repair was performed in 30% of patients.
  • Fifty percent of surgically treated patients achieved perforation closure at follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric NSP etiology is diverse, with iatrogenic and button battery injuries being prominent.
  • External rhinoplasty with vascularized nasal septal flaps is presented as an advanced surgical technique.
  • Larger studies are needed to further understand pediatric NSP characteristics and optimize treatment outcomes.