Surgical approach to nasal valves and the midvault in patients with a crooked nose

Marcelo B Antunes; Stephen A Goldstein

doi:10.1055/s-0031-1288929

Surgical approach to nasal valves and the midvault in patients with a crooked nose

Facial Plast Surg. 2011 Oct;27(5):422-36. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1288929. Epub 2011 Oct 25.

Authors

Marcelo B Antunes¹, Stephen A Goldstein

Affiliation

¹ Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

PMID: 22028007
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1288929

Abstract

Management of the crooked nose and valve obstruction is a challenge for even the most experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. Optimal treatment to restore a functional airway and improve cosmesis requires addressing the nasal valves. Several different techniques are available to guide the rhinoplasty surgeon to achieve the best outcome.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Nasal Cartilages / abnormalities*
Nasal Cartilages / surgery
Nasal Obstruction / surgery*
Nasal Septum / abnormalities*
Nasal Septum / surgery
Nose Deformities, Acquired / classification
Nose Deformities, Acquired / surgery*
Patient Care Planning
Rhinoplasty / methods*
Treatment Outcome