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KMID : 1037020230120030196
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Medical Lasers; Engineering, Basic Research, and Clinical Application
2023 Volume.12 No. 3 p.196 ~ p.199
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Saddle nose deformity caused by CO2 laser vaporization of papillomas from the nasal septum: a case report
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Yoo Shin-Hyuk
Mo Ji-Hun
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Abstract
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A 48-year-old male presented with nasal obstruction due to multiple septal and nasal papillomas. He underwent nasal endoscopic CO2 laser vaporization for the papillomas. Recurrence was observed three months post-procedure, requiring a second laser treatment. The patient returned four years later with a saddle nose deformity, likely resulting from laser-induced damage to the septum’s structural components. This underscores the need for cautious use of lasers on delicate areas like the nasal septum. The patient underwent an augmentation rhinoplasty using GORE-TEX to correct the deformity, with satisfactory results. While lasers offer a minimally invasive approach to nasal lesions, potential complications like saddle nose deformity can arise. Regular follow-ups and patient education are essential.
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KEYWORD
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Laser, Carbon dioxide, Papilloma, Nasal septum
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