Closure of Nasal Septal Perforations Using a Diced Cartilage in Fascia Graft
Spatz C, Kühnel T, Stegmann A, Schwan F, Bumm K, Bohr C (2024)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2024
Journal
Book Volume: 40
Pages Range: 476-484
Journal Issue: 4
Abstract
The spectrum of surgical techniques in the repair of nasal septal defects is wide. The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of using a diced cartilage in fascia (DC-F) graft for successful closure of nasal septal perforations and to evaluate symptom reduction. This was a retrospective study of 18 patients undergoing surgical repair of symptomatic nasoseptal perforations of different etiologies using a DC-F graft from 2020 until 2021. The procedure was feasible in all of the 18 patients. Reconstruction of septal defects with a DC-F graft led to reduction of crust formation, reduction of epistaxis, and improvement of nasal breathing in 13 out of the 18 patients when seen for their 2-month follow-up. Reperforation occurred in three cases, leaving defects of 1, 7, and 5 mm in diameter. In one case, the reperforation was symptomatic. A DC-F graft proved to be a reliable and reproducible method for the closure of nasoseptal perforations of variable sizes, of different locations, and of different etiologies.
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APA:
Spatz, C., Kühnel, T., Stegmann, A., Schwan, F., Bumm, K., & Bohr, C. (2024). Closure of Nasal Septal Perforations Using a Diced Cartilage in Fascia Graft. Facial Plastic Surgery, 40(4), 476-484. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1773768
MLA:
Spatz, Cornelia, et al. "Closure of Nasal Septal Perforations Using a Diced Cartilage in Fascia Graft." Facial Plastic Surgery 40.4 (2024): 476-484.
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