[On secondary operations following submucous septum resection (author's transl)]

The submucous resection of septum by Killian is not appropriate as a primary correcting treatment, especially in case of traumatical septum deformities. Due do the loss of cartilage often form and function of the nose deteriorates in a typical way. These complaints demand an operative correction under complicated circumstances. Based on the patient clietele of the Univ.-HNO-Klinik Erlangen it is demonstrated how secondary operations with the special technique of displacement of the remaining cartilage a satisfying result finally can be achieved.