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Repair of Nasal Septal Perforation (cont.)

What to Think About

Success of surgery depends to some extent on the size of the perforation and also on proper postsurgery care at home. Large perforations are more difficult to close.

The repair may not be as successful in people who smoke or have diabetes as in other people, because these conditions can reduce blood supply to the septum.

A doctor may want to try a nonsurgical technique to close the perforation before suggesting surgery. In some cases, a doctor may insert septal "buttons" made of silicone or other materials that are cut to fit the perforation.

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

American Rhinologic Society
P.O. Box 495
Warwick, NY 10990-0495
Phone: (845) 988-1631
Fax: (845) 986-1527
Email: arsinfo@american-rhinologic.org
Web Address: http://american-rhinologic.org

The American Rhinologic Society is an organization for doctors who treat people with diseases of the nose and sinuses. Patients and other interested individuals can use this Web site to find information about diseases of the sinuses and nose. Doctors and other health professionals can use this Web site to learn about all ARS activities, including scientific meetings and abstracts.


American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
1650 Diagonal Road
Alexandria, VA 22314-2857
Phone: (703) 836-4444
Web Address: www.entnet.org

The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is the world's largest organization of physicians dedicated to the care of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders. Its Web site includes information for the general public on ENT disorders.


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