Atlas of Nose and Paranasal Surgeries

ATLAS OF NOSE AND PARANASAL SURGERIES 5 The incision is placed vertically just anterior to the point of maximal deviation on the convex side (Killian’s incision). The mucoperichondrium is raised on this side under direct visualization using a 0 degree endoscope until the deviated portion is exposed. The raised flap is then divided horizontally along the horizontal axis of maximal deviation and the flaps are opened like a book (hence the open book technique) as required. Authors: N. Prepageran, O. R. Lingham. Title: Endoscopic Septoplasty: The Open Book Method Journal: Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg DOI: 10.1007/s12070-010-0090-9 © Association of Otolaryngologists of India 2010 Endoscopic Septoplasty: The Open Book Method (continued)... 311 Fig. 1