A New Persistent Suture Technique for Correction of Caudal Septal Dislocation

Batioglu-Karaaltin A., Yigit O., DONMEZ Z.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.25, no.6, pp.2169-2171, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0000000000000893
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2169-2171
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Caudal septal dislocation is both a functional and an aesthetic problem. The caudal septum that causes nasal obstruction displaces the right or left of columella. Despite the various maneuvers currently available for treatment, this issue is still controversial. We describe a new technique that uses a nonabsorbable suture material to keep the septum in the midline in mild and moderate caudal septal dislocations and can be used in addition to other current techniques.