Pedicled Flaps for Nasal Septal Perforation and Graft Framework: Enhancing Outcomes in Preservation and Structural...

Nasal septal perforation (NSP) repair has evolved with the development of advanced techniques, such as anterior ethmoidal artery and greater palatine artery flaps, achieving high success rates. Traditional challenges in combining NSP repair with rhinoplasty stem from reliance on the mucoperichondrial blood supply for graft survival and the risks of cartilage absorption or infection during exposure of the L-strut framework. This article presents modified "racket-on-donut" and "boot-on-donut" techniques for simultaneous NSP repair and rhinoplasty, incorporating innovations to bilaterally cover grafts with mucosal flaps and reconstruct the dorsal L-strut under a preserved dorsum. The combined approach offers superior outcomes by addressing functional and aesthetic issues in a single procedure, reducing complications such as graft necrosis and septal reperforation. Preservation rhinoplasty, traditionally contraindicated in NSP repair, proved effective with careful reconstruction of the L-strut and keystone area preservation. These techniques provide a versatile solution for complex NSP cases, integrating pedicled flaps with reconstructive rhinoplasty to achieve durable, aesthetic, and functional results.