Fascia Lata-Fat Island Graft in Septal Perforation Repair

Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2024 May-Jun;26(3):339-343. doi: 10.1089/fpsam.2023.0163. Epub 2024 Jan 12.

Abstract

Objective: To measure the success of the fascia lata-fat island graft technique in septal perforation repair as measured by nasal endoscopic examination. Background: This study presents the results of using fascia lata-fat island, a different graft technique, for the repair of septal perforations, offering an alternative to this challenging procedure. Methods: This retrospective study assesses nasal septal perforation repair using the fascia lata-fat island graft technique performed by a single surgeon. Inclusion criteria involved completing 12-month follow-ups within a 3-year review period. Success rates were calculated and evaluated alongside patient characteristics. Results: The median (range) age of the 25 patients included in the study was 34 (25-45) years and 72.0% were men. The septal perforation size of all patients was >2 cm and the etiological cause in all of them was previous septal surgery. All patients were followed for 12 months. The perforation was completely closed in 23 of 25 patients (92%). Conclusion: Using a different graft with an open rhinoplasty approach, we achieved a high success rate in patients with large septal perforations, followed for 1 month with nasal stenting and an average follow-up duration of 12 months.

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue* / transplantation
  • Adult
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Fascia Lata* / transplantation
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasal Septal Perforation* / surgery
  • Nasal Septum / injuries
  • Nasal Septum / surgery
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Rhinoplasty* / methods
  • Treatment Outcome