Feasibility of a septal mucosal flap for preventing re-stenosis following the Draf III procedure

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Background: Re-stenosis and a consequent need for revision surgery are the most common problems in the follow-up period following endoscopic modification of the Lothrop procedure. Method: This paper reports a new technique for reconstructing and resurfacing of the posterior frontal recess bone for prevention of re-stenosis. Results: A 46-year-old man presented with a frontal sinus osteoma, and treatment featured an endoscopic modification of the Lothrop procedure. A vascularised, posteriorly based, septal mucosal flap was used in reconstruction. There have been no reported issues over 24 months of follow up. Conclusion: The use of a nasoseptal flap seems feasible to reduce scarring and recurrence of (common) frontal recess stenosis after a Draf III operation.

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Erdur, O., Ozturk, K., & Erkan, K. (2018). Feasibility of a septal mucosal flap for preventing re-stenosis following the Draf III procedure. Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 132(1), 79–82. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215117002262

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