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Surgical management of septal perforation: an alternative to closure of perforation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

S. P. Eng ,
E. L. K. Nilssen ,
M. Ranta  and
P. S. White
S. P. Eng
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
E. L. K. Nilssen
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
M. Ranta
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
P. S. White
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
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Abstract

The surgical closure of septal perforations remains a distinctive challenge to the otorhinolaryngologist. This is demonstrated by the modest success in most techniques. An alternative method, involving surgical enlargement of the perforation with posterior edge repair, is described and the outcome is investigated. Thirteen patients with perforations of up to 50.mm in size underwent this technique. A questionnaire interview was conducted and symptom scores were obtained. The length of hospitalization, follow-up period and post-operative complications were evaluated as were measures of morbidity.

The results showed a significant improvement in the symptom scores for nasal crusting, epistaxis and overall discomfort. This technique is straightforward and is especially suitable for larger perforations. The successful improvement in symptoms and an associated low morbidity makes it a complement to alternative surgical closure techniques.

Keywords

Nasal SeptumSurgery
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 115 , Issue 3 , March 2001 , pp. 194 - 197
Copyright
Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2001

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