[Therapy of ozena].

Abstract

This paper reports on surgical therapy of ozena. Hydroxylapatite was implanted under the mucosa of the nasal septum and the floor of the nasal cavity in four patients with ozena. In five patients the nostrils were totally closed by the method of Young. After a period of 2 to 5 years, the clinical results in both groups enable us to recommend both surgical procedures.

• Authors: R Reck, G Aurbach
• Journal: Laryngo- rhino- otologie (Laryngorhinootologie) Vol. 70 Issue 1 Pg. 21-3 (Jan 1991) ISSN: 0935-8943 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Zur Therapie der Ozaena.
• PMID: 2025341 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Hydroxyapatites

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Hydroxyapatites
• Male
• Nasal Septum (surgery)
• Prostheses and Implants
• Rhinitis, Atrophic (surgery)
• Suture Techniques