Abstract:

Objective To study the effect of silica film in the correction of deviation of the nasal septum. Method  30 cases underwent correction. Of them, 15 cases used slica films and 15 did not. Result  In the silicone-chip  group, the mucosa of the nasal septum was smooth and flat and healed in 4.1 days on average without post-operative complications. While in the non-silicone film group, the mucosa had ulcers or erosion and ceusts and healed in 15.4 days on average. Followed up for 5 months to 1 year， no perforation was found. Conclusion  Silicone film has a moisturizing effect on the mucous membrane, also it can support and shape the septal mucosa, and it produces little pain for patients because of its softness.

Key words: deviation of nasal septum；surgery；silica films