Transnasal endoscopic resection of vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum.

OBJECTIVE

Our experience with endoscopic surgery for vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum was reviewed.

PATIENTS AND

METHODS

All patients with vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum who were treated with endoscopic surgery from May 1995 to June 2007 were reviewed retrospectively.

RESULTS

Twelve patients had vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum removed successfully; there were no recurrences or endocrine complications during the 15-62-month follow-up postoperatively.

CONCLUSION

The endoscope technique offers simple, rapid access to the nasal septum, and excellent visualization; it is a safe, minimally invasive, efficient procedure for removing benign nasal septum tumors that leaves no scar on the face.