CONCLUSION: The results suggest that the procedure is effective in the repair of nasal septal perforations (10-20 mm in diameter). Therefore, we consider it to be a good alternative for repairing nasal septal perforations. OBJECTIVE: To introduce and evaluate a technique of pedicled local mucosal flap with the interposition of an autogenous graft in the repair of nasal septal perforations. METHODS: Between 2004 and 2008, the clinical notes of 28 patients with nasal septal perforations (10-20 mm in diameter) undergoing the surgery of pedicled local mucosal flap with the interposition of an autogenous graft were reviewed. RESULTS: Complete perforation closure was achieved in 26 cases (92.9%). Two patients had a reperforation, one receiving a second technique and a subsequent successful closure of the perforation; the other case with an asymptomatic perforation did not undergo further surgery. No serious complications were encountered.
CONCLUSION: The results suggest that the procedure is effective in the repair of nasal septal perforations (10-20 mm in diameter). Therefore, we consider it to be a good alternative for repairing nasal septal perforations. OBJECTIVE: To introduce and evaluate a technique of pedicled local mucosal flap with the interposition of an autogenous graft in the repair of nasal septal perforations. METHODS: Between 2004 and 2008, the clinical notes of 28 patients with nasal septal perforations (10-20 mm in diameter) undergoing the surgery of pedicled local mucosal flap with the interposition of an autogenous graft were reviewed. RESULTS: Complete perforation closure was achieved in 26 cases (92.9%). Two patients had a reperforation, one receiving a second technique and a subsequent successful closure of the perforation; the other case with an asymptomatic perforation did not undergo further surgery. No serious complications were encountered.
Authors: Maria Peris-Celda; Carlos Diogenes Pinheiro-Neto; Takeshi Funaki; Juan C Fernandez-Miranda; Paul Gardner; Carl Snyderman; Albert L Rhoton Journal: J Neurol Surg B Skull Base Date: 2013-06-17