Reverse Septal Flap Necrosis in Endoscopic Skull Base Reconstruction

Nana‐Hawwa Abdul‐Rahman; Aileen Cui; Garret Choby; Eric W. Wang; Georgios A. Zenonos; Paul A. Gardner; Carl H. Snyderman

doi:10.1002/alr.70236

August 9, 2026International Forum of Allergy & RhinologyOpen Access

Reverse Septal Flap Necrosis in Endoscopic Skull Base Reconstruction

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Key Points

Investigate the factors contributing to reverse septal flap necrosis during endoscopic skull base reconstruction.
Assessment of flap design and length with intraoperative observations.
Analysis of the relationship between surgical techniques and flap outcomes.
Consideration of perfusion and trauma impacts on flap viability.
Identified a correlation between flap length and rates of necrosis.
Highlight the importance of maintaining mucosal perfusion during surgery.
Noted that intraoperative trauma significantly affects flap survival.

Implication

Explores flap necrosis linked to design factors in skull base surgery, suggesting optimization strategies.

Abstract

Key Points• Reverse septal flap (RSF) necrosis is rare and linked to flap length but not surgical approach.• Careful reverse septal flap (RSF) design, preserved mucosal perfusion, and avoiding intraoperative trauma are key factors.

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Abdul‐Rahman et al. (2026) studied this question.

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