Septal replacement for severe anterior septal deviation.
OBJECTIVE
To introduce a novel surgical technique for treatment of severe anterior septal deviation.


METHODS
Retrospective case series set in a tertiary-care hospital. Ten patients were treated over an 18-month period. External septorhinoplasty and septal replacement for severe anterior septal deviation. Postoperative clinical nasal examination and photographic comparison.


RESULTS
Ten patients were treated with septal replacement for severe anterior septal deviation over an 18-month period. All patients were followed for a minimum of 1 year. No postoperative complications were seen. All patients reported a subjective improvement in their nasal airway and nasal appearance. This was confirmed with clinical examination and photographic comparison.


CONCLUSIONS
Septal replacement for severe anterior septal deviation is a viable option for select patients who can not be successfully treated with conventional techniques.
Murrell
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Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA 23708, USA.
Requena
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Wall
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013524:Surgical Flaps