Can anyone recommend a surgeon in Chicago that is an expert in repairing septal perforation?

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Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello, Septal perforation repair is one of the most difficult procedures to perform. 
I developed a procedure to repair large septal perforations utilizing a pericranial flap.  The use of this flap can help close larger perforations.  Here are some methods of closure of septal perforation based on size:
-Small (pinpoint)- not advised to fix small perforations, especially asymptomatic perforations that are stable.  These should be observed.  The risk of the procedure of increasing size after repair
-Medium perforations- The use of a variety of techniques can be employed such as sliding flaps (can only repair perforations reliably at 1.5 cm), turbinate flaps (smaller perforations), and endoscopic rotational flaps (less than 1.5 cm) can be utilized.
-Large perforations- The use of pericranial flaps (see above) and free flaps (requires ICU stay) are the only 2 options.  I have had great success utilizing pericranial technique (see video below) to repair septal perforations.

Best, 
Anil Shah MD

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