I have a totally destroyed septum and have a hole in the soft palate. What can be done?

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Can surgery be done to reconstruct my nose and mouth?

Summit Kundaria, MD · Answer

etsy Moore,
Thank you for the question.  Based on the information you provided, you need to see an ENT doctor soon.  Your symptoms may be indicative of a serious medical condition and you need to be evaluated as soon as you can by an experienced doctor.  Good luck!

Pravin Reddy, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.
This is a complex problem and the cause for the holes needs to be determined before any repair/reconstruction is attempted.  The holes need to be evaluated with CT/MRI, endoscopy, and biopsies.
Reconstructive options will include transferring tissue (referred to as flaps) to address the palate.  The septal defect may be more complicated depending on the available tissue and may require a 2-staged procedure involving cartilage grafts and flaps. 
It is best to consult with an ENT and Plastic Surgeon before considering treatment.

Mark Loury, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Dear Etsy,  this could be a very serious problem. If not already done, it is important that the edges of the septal and palate holes get biopsied and blood work done looking for autoimmune and vasculitis conditions.  If these have been done then there are ways to reconstruct the palate and septum. The simplest way to manage the palate defect would be a denture with an obturator that fills the hole so what's in your mouth doesn't get into the nose. Hope this helps. Keep me posted

I have a totally destroyed septum and have a hole in the soft palate. What can be done?

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