Repair of a large septal perforation with a radial forearm free flap: brief report of a case

Ear Nose Throat J. 2001 Aug;80(8):512.

Abstract

We treated a 38-year-old man who had a large septal perforation that had been caused by chronic nasal inhalation of cocaine. We were able to repair the perforation with a left radial forearm free flap. Long-term followup indicates a successful closure of the defect and a natural thinning of the flap. The patient remains symptom-free more than 2 years following surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Forearm / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nasal Septum / injuries*
  • Nasal Septum / surgery*
  • Radius / transplantation*
  • Surgical Flaps*