Perforated septum
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
A perforated septum is a medical condition whereby the septum, the cartilaginous membrane dividing the nostrils, develops a hole or fissure.
Causes
- Cocaine
- Leprosy
- Nosebleed (epistaxis)
- Body piercing
- Rhinoplasty complication
- Wegener's granulomatosis.
Natural History, Complications, Prognosis
Perforated septum result in breathing noises and may lead to recurrent nose bleeds.
Treatment
A perforated septum can be closed. The technique most frequently used is the mucosal bridge flap.