Revista de otología y rinología

How we do it: A Method for Placement and Easy Removal of Anteriorly and Posteriorly Placed Fixation Sutures for Intranasal Splints: Increased Postoperative Comfort

Salim Erkin and Gul Caner Mercan

How we do it: A Method for Placement and Easy Removal of Anteriorly and Posteriorly Placed Fixation Sutures for Intranasal Splints: Increased Postoperative Comfort

In order to reduce the complication rate after nasal septal surgery, several measures have been described. With the use of septal mucosal quilting sutures to stabilize mucosal flaps, many surgeons have abandoned using nasal packing. This technique also helps to close any mucosal tears and may help prevent septal perforation.