Closure of septal perforation by split-thickness skin graft and cartilage

To evaluate a technique for Closure of large Septal Perforation [SP] by Split- Thickness Skin Graft and Cartilage. In this prospective study carried out from March 2000 to March 2005, 15 patients with large SP [>/= 2[cm2]] underwent closure of SP with split thickness skin graft and cartilage. The most common symptoms were nasal obstruction [66.7%] and crusts [46.7%]. In our technique, the success rate of closure was 86.7%. In two patients, closure was incomplete which was thought to be due their old age and long duration of SP. Our technique is easy, with good exposure, high success rate and is low in cost. We recommend this technique for perforation >/= 2[cm2]