Endoscope-assisted repair of large nasal septal perforation using a complex mucoperichondrial flap and free tissue graft / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To improve the closure rate of large nasal septal perforations.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Using an endoscope, complex mucoperichondrial/mucoperiosteal flaps on one side and free tissue graft on the other, we designed a procedure to repair large nasal septal perforations.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>In our series, 8 patients were operated on with this procedure, resulting in complete closure of the perforation and subsequent relief of symptoms.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>This technique may be used as an alter $native for the repair of large nasal septal perforations.</p>