Tonij T.
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 00:13:48 -0800
** From: "Tonij T." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Para Dokter Yth. Saya ini menanyakan arti dari kalimat ini yg saya dapatkan dari internet. "The possibility of septal perforation is a risk that must accepted with surgery of the nose" Kalimat di atas saya kutip dari tanya jawab. Kutipan lengkap ada di bawah. Terima kasih sebelumnya atas waktu yang diluangkan. Salam, Tonij ------ Ask The Experts! Question Regarding:reconstruction of deviated septum and removal of Viewers Question I had surgery last August to repair a devated septum and the removal of sub turbinates. After the surgery I was in extreme pain. After a few weeks, I discovered that I had a huge hole in my septum. My doctor at that time told me that it was nothing to worry about and that it was a minor complication from the surgery. I saught out another Doctor, who told me that it was not a minor complication but a rather rare complication, and that I was missing more then 3/4 of my septum. This new doctor performed a 5 hour medical procedure to close the perforation by surgically using a fascia graft from the scalp. This procudure also failed. I am very frustrated with the first doctor that performed the 1st surgery and its out come, and how I was treated. I a sad that the second surgery was not a success. I am at a loss as what to do next! just live with the hole in my nose and the constant dryness and slight bloody noses...or seek out yet another specialest. Can you try and lead me in the right direction? Thank You, Nancy W. Doctors Answer Nasal obstruction is usually caused by a deviated or crocked septum or enlarged tissues (turbinates) within the nose. A septoplasty is an operation to correct a deformity of the partition (the septum) between the two sides of the nose. A turbinectomy is the surgical removal of an abnormally enlarged turbinate from insdie the nose to improve breathing. A septal perforation is when the flaps lining the bone or cartilage of the septum fail to heal properely. Predisposing factors include the use of over-the-counter nasal sprays or cocaine. I see septal perfortations frequently in my practice, and I believe that they occur in several percent of patients undergoing surgery on the nose. In almost every situation, the perforation only causes minor problems such as crusting, dryness, or bleeding. In some situations, the problems are more difficult. The best type of procedure to correct the problems is to use a graft from the scalp to reconstruct the septum. At this time, new tissue is brought in from the side of the nose to help it heal. The other options include buttons, but in my experience most patients do not like the way they feel. Obviously I cannot recommend what should be done in your particular case, however, I would suggest that you talk with your surgeon regarding other options. The possibility of septal perforation is a risk that must accepted with surgery of the nose. Thank you for your question. ---- MLDI mau mengadakan temu anggota (Kopi Darat) silakan lihat infonya di : http://www.homestead.com/dr_erik/kodrat2.html ----------------------------------------------------------------- MAILING LIST DOKTER INDONESIA (MLDI) MLDI Page : http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/Strasse/2994 Digest artikel : http://www.findmail.com/list/dokter/date.html ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: unsubscribe dokter