Achieving Successful Septal Perforation Repair Background Autoimmune disorders are characterized by autoantibodies directed against the patient’s body instead of external pathogens (i.e. viruses, bacteria, etc.). In Wegener’s granulomatosis autoantibodies attack…
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CLINICAL CHALLENGE We have coined the term ‘Mega-perforation’ to refer to a septal perforation that approaches the limits of reparability. Typically perforations greater than 3.0-3.5cm and/or greater than 75% of…
CLINICAL CHALLENGE Septal perforation (a hole in the nasal septum) is considered a major complication after septoplasty. Septoplasty is typically performed to correct a deviated septum in a patient who…