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External rhinoplasty approach for septal perforation
1Department of E.N.T., Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital St. Rafaël, KUL, Leuven, Belgium.
Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Closing nasal septal perforations using the external rhinoplasty approach is highly successful. This method, utilizing autologous grafts, effectively resolves symptoms like nasal obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Plastic Surgery
- Rhinology
Background:
- Nasal septal perforations can cause significant symptoms, including nasal obstruction.
- Surgical closure is a treatment option for persistent septal perforations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the external rhinoplasty approach for closing nasal septal perforations.
- To assess symptomatic improvement following surgical repair.
Main Methods:
- Nine patients with septal perforations (8-30 mm) underwent closure using an external rhinoplasty technique.
- Autologous grafts were consistently used to bridge the mucoperichondrial flaps.
Main Results:
- Seven out of nine septal perforations were successfully closed.
- All patients reported symptomatic improvement, particularly in nasal obstruction.
Conclusions:
- The external rhinoplasty approach offers excellent septal exposure, leading to a high success rate for perforation closure.
- This technique provides effective symptomatic relief for patients with nasal septal perforations.