ear, nose, and throat disorders
Perforations of the Septum
Treatment of Perforations of the Septum
Medicated ointment or saline nasal spray for ulcers Rarely surgery for perforations Sometimes, medications to treat infection or autoimmune disorder For septal ulcers,mupirocinointment reduces the crusting, as may saline nasal spray. Doctors can sometimes surgically repair septal perforations using a person’s own tissue from another part of the nose or with an artificial membrane made of a soft, pliable plastic. Most perforations do not need to be repaired unless bleeding or crusting is a major problem. Medications are given if the cause of the perforation is an infection or an autoimmune disorder. 