Septal reconstruction in nasal septum surgery with a composite-sandwich technique.
The authors describe a technique to reconstruct the medial and posterior portions of the nasal septum during surgical correction. This technique uses a "composite sandwich" made of two thin strips of Spongostan containing autologous crushed bone and cartilage. Thirty patients have been operated using this technique with satisfying results.
Savoca
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ENT Department, Hospital S. Liberatore, Atri, Teramo, Italy.
Brandimarte
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Molina
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Perazzitti
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005339:Fibrin Foam / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods*
D005339:Fibrin Foam; D006490:Hemostatics