Objective: The aim of the study was to study a new treatment to repair large nasal septal perforation with medical titanium membrane.
Method: 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.
Conclusion: Repair of septal perforation with titanium membrane yields excellent results.
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