AI Article Synopsis
- The article discusses a surgical technique called the sandwich technique for repairing nasal septal perforations measuring 1-2 cm.
- The study reviewed 13 patients and found that 92.3% achieved complete healing with no complications reported.
- The authors conclude that this method is effective and straightforward for correcting moderate septal issues.
Article Abstract
Objectives/hypothesis: The aim of this article was to describe our surgical technique for the treatment of nasal septal perforations with diameters of 1 to 2 cm.
Study Design: Retrospective clinical research.
Methods: We reviewed 13 patients with moderate nasal septal perforations (1-2 cm diameter) treated with a sandwich technique (bone or cartilage and quadriceps fascia graft as an interposition graft) by an endoscope-assisted intranasal approach from January 2008 to June 2011. Follow-up periods were 3 months.
Results: Thirteen patients were treated with the sandwich technique. Twelve cases (92.3%) were completely healed. One case received incomplete closures without any postoperative symptoms. All patients were found not to have any complications after surgery.
Conclusions: The transnasal endoscopic sandwich technique for repairing moderate nasal septal perforation (1-2 cm) has a high success rate and is easy to perform.
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