Abstract
Otolaryncologic literature is full of techniques described to correct the deviated nasal septum. The popular operation of submucosal resection has several potential complication. Moreover the dorsal and caudal septal deflections cannot be corrected by it. The modern trend is towards nasal septal reconstruction, so that the whole septum can be approached and reconstructed. We have used the autologous perpendicular plate of ethmoid as permanent nasal septal splint. The ethmoid plate is rigid enough to be used as splint at the same time it is thin and does not add to the bulk. The Ethmoid splints are effective in correcting septal deviation and prevent redeviation of the reconstructed septum. The technique was successfully used in over 100 patients without any significant complication.
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Baser, B. Autologus ethmoid splint for nasal septal reconstruction. IJO & HNS 48, 45–47 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03048027
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03048027