Repair of Nasal Septal Perforation

How Well It Works

Surgery to repair a nasal septal perforation is usually successful. However, some large perforations may be difficult to close.


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Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Monica Rhodes		Last Updated: February 26, 2008
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology

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