Killian's Elevator
This elevator is used to elevate mucoperichondrial flap in submucous resection of nasal septum. Both ends of this elevator is sharp and slightly curved. The curvature helps in application of pressure over nasal septal cartilage while elevating the flap. This instrument is used to deepen the incision and to elevate the flap during submucous resection of nasal septum.
While using this instrument care should be taken to ensure that the curved tip faces the septal cartilage.
This elevator is also used in rhinoplasty surgeries to elevate perichondrial flaps.