title: Nasal septal perforations.
abstract: The etiology, symptoms, and size of 90 nasal septal perforations subjected to corrective surgery were assessed, indicating significant parameters of closure technique which should improve longterm prognosis. The use of bilateral nasal septal mucosal flaps in conjunction with an autogenous interposition graft provided for optimal results in small and medium sized (less than 20 mm) perforation closure.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000637:transplantation; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000637:transplantation; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery