What should I do about 0.5 inch septal perforation?

December 8, 2018
Asked By:MattinNC in Huntersville, NC

Got a septoplasty/turbinate reduction and now I have a 0.5 inch hole in my septum (septal perforation). What should I do? I am certain there was not a gaping hole in my septum before surgery. When I got my stints out after 2 weeks, I went to rinse and immediately realized saline was flowing right out the other nostril. I asked my wife to look and she literally gasped and said I have a huge hole. It measures about 1/2" by up to 3/4" the other direction. My surgeon was well reviewed but I can't believe he didn't mention this. It's only been 5 days now and so far I have not had any adverse effects.