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…
BACKGROUND Nose picking is one of the leading causes of epistaxis (nose bleeds) and a common cause of septal perforations (a hole in the nasal septum). Nose picking (rhinotillexis) is…
Nasal Septum Repair/Septal Perforation Surgery/Rhinoplasty CLINICAL CHALLENGE The nose is the most commonly injured facial bone. A fractured nose must be evaluated immediately for the presence of a septal hematoma…
Nasal Septum Repair/Septal Perforation Surgery/Nose Deformity CLINICAL CHALLENGE Septal perforation surgery is likely one of the most difficult reconstructive surgical procedures performed by a nasal reconstructive surgeon. Long-term follow-up is…
Quick Facts: i. Cocaine constricts blood flow to the septum causing a perforation ii. Early intervention can prevent a septal perforation iii.…
Doctor, I always have sinus congestion and post nasal drip. People keep telling me to try using nasal saline irrigation. Will it help me? Salt water nasal washes have been used…
Nasal Septum Repair/Septal Perforation Surgery/ Saddle Nose Deformity Jason S. Hamilton, MD, FACS Director of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Osborne Head and Neck Institute, Los Angeles, CA…
Nasal Septum Repair/Septal Perforation Surgery Jason S. Hamilton, MD, FACS Director of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Osborne Head and Neck Institute, Los Angeles, CA Ryan Osborne, MD,…