Hai-Hong Chen, Qin-Ying Wang1, Shui-Hong Zhou. 1. Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhe Jiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Our experience with endoscopic surgery for vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum was reviewed. PATIENTS AND METHODS: All patients with vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum who were treated with endoscopic surgery from May 1995 to June 2007 were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS: Twelve patients had vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum removed successfully; there were no recurrences or endocrine complications during the 15-62-month follow-up postoperatively. CONCLUSION: The endoscope technique offers simple, rapid access to the nasal septum, and excellent visualization; it is a safe, minimally invasive, efficient procedure for removing benign nasal septum tumors that leaves no scar on the face.
OBJECTIVE: Our experience with endoscopic surgery for vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum was reviewed. PATIENTS AND METHODS: All patients with vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum who were treated with endoscopic surgery from May 1995 to June 2007 were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS: Twelve patients had vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum removed successfully; there were no recurrences or endocrine complications during the 15-62-month follow-up postoperatively. CONCLUSION: The endoscope technique offers simple, rapid access to the nasal septum, and excellent visualization; it is a safe, minimally invasive, efficient procedure for removing benign nasal septum tumors that leaves no scar on the face.