비중격 만곡증 수술시 하비갑개 점막 절편을 이용한비중격 천공 예방술

Background and Objectives : Septal surgery is the most common cause of nasal septal perforation. The aims of this study are to introduce a new technique for the prevention of septal perforation during septal surgery by installingan inferior turbinate mucosal flap on the injured mucosal surface, and to determine its usefulness by evaluating the treatment outcomes. Materials and Methods : Between March 2012 and March 2013, 90 cases of conventional septoplasty were performed. Bilateral mucoperichondrial tears on corresponding areas occurred in 4 cases. Autologous cartilage was inserted and then both sides were repaired using inferior turbinate mucosal flaps. Follow-up periods ranged from 5 to 6 months. Results : Three of the four patients had successful outcomes with complete repair of injuries. The remaining patient had a septal perforation. Conclusions : The technique of using an inferior turbinate mucosal flap may be an easy, effective method for the prevention of septal perforation during septal surgery. KCI Citation Count: 1