Repair of large nasal septal perforation with titanium membrane: report of 10 cases.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of the study was to study a new treatment to repair large nasal septal perforation with medical titanium membrane.


METHODS
Ten patients with septal perforation underwent repair with open rhinoplasty approach using titanium membrane.


RESULTS
The perforation of nasal septum in 10 patients was closed satisfactorily. During our followup period (mean, 1 year), the titanium membrane was mucosalized, and this technique led to persistent closing of perforation.


CONCLUSIONS
Repair of septal perforation with titanium membrane yields excellent results.
Daneshi
Ahmad
A
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Iran University of Medical Science, Hazrate Rasoul Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammadi
Shabahang
S
Javadi
Morteza
M
Hassannia
Fatemeh
F
D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D048091:Guided Tissue Regeneration; D006801:Humans; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D008875:Middle Aged; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty; D014025:Titanium
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D014025:Titanium