Endoscope-assisted repair of large nasal septal perforation using a complex mucoperichondrial flap and free tissue graft.
OBJECTIVE
To improve the closure rate of large nasal septal perforations.


METHODS
Using an endoscope, complex mucoperichondrial/mucoperiosteal flaps on one side and free tissue graft on the other, we designed a procedure to repair large nasal septal perforations.


RESULTS
In our series, 8 patients were operated on with this procedure, resulting in complete closure of the perforation and subsequent relief of symptoms.


CONCLUSIONS
This technique may be used as an alter $native for the repair of large nasal septal perforations.
Zhang
Qingquan
Q
Department of Otorhinolarygology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai 264000, China.
Zhang
Jie
J
Li
Shufeng
S
D000328:Adult; D019723:Endoscopes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D019737:Transplants