title: [Endoscopic closure of septal perforations by mucosal rotation flaps].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We present a technique of endoscopic endonasal closure of average sized (0.5 - 2 cm) to large (>2 cm) septal perforations.
  
  
  METHODS
  The surgical technique involves a mucosal rotation flap on a unilateral posterior pedicle without interposition material. We reviewed our experience with eleven patients with average sized and large septal perforations treated over an 8-year period.
  
  
  RESULTS
  We based our evaluation on the model proposed by Younger and Blokmanis. Our results were comparable with earlier publications. One-phase closure was achieved in 75% of patients (55% to 90% in the literature reporting all techniques, including external septorhinoplasty and midfacial degloving).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Our preliminary series provides a basis for a new approach to this condition. The technique is promising for large perforations. This technique could also be considered for other nasal fossae in the event of failed closure. It also offers a way to obtain excellent closure of the anterior portion of the perforation, relieving the patient of the most annoying symptoms. The technique does not contraindicate other procedures which may be performed during the same operation or later.
authors.affiliation: Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico Faciale, Hôpital Central, avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, 54000 Nancy, France.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Meghachi
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jankowski
authors.forename: P O
authors.initials: PO
authors.lastname: Védrine
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Dugny
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000601:surgery*; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps