Bilateral Nasoseptal Rescue Flap with Olfactory Epithelium Preservation: A Prospective Study Analyzing Postoperative Olfaction and Epistaxis

Background: Adequate exposure and preservation of normal sinonasal function remain key but often competing goals in endoscopic skull base surgery. We have previously published our approach and rationale for utilizing bilateral nasoseptal rescue flaps. Herein, we report a prospective study to determine if this approach impacts the incidence of postoperative epistaxis and olfactory dysfunction.