Columella stabilising suture.
Caudal septal deformities if uncorrected can lead to poor functional and cosmetic outcomes. Adequate fixation of the septum to the maxillary spine is paramount in correcting these deformities. We describe a simple technique for securing the caudal septum to the maxillary spine that stabilises it in all three planes.
Kunanandam
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Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
Sheikh
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Hilmi
O J
OJ
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome