Nasal septal deviation is one of the primary causes of nasal obstructions. The septal deviations can interested caudal, dorsal or both caudal and dorsal segments. The aim of this paper is to suggest a suitable diagnostic work-up of the nasal obstruction and describe some technical surgical procedures that can be used for different nasal septum… [Read More]
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Tip onlay graft: the Peck graft revisited
Corresponding author for proof Alessandro Varini, MDCasa di Cura Salus, Trieste, ItalyVia Bonaparte 4, 34123 Trieste, Italyvarini.alessandro@gmail.comTel +390403171111 Coauthors addresses: Nicola Bianco, MD, PhDCasa di Cura Santa Rita, Atripalda (Avellino), ItalyVia Appia snc, 83042 Atripalda (Avellino), Italydottnicolabianco@gmail.comTel +390825629111 Cristina Diana, MDCasa di Cura Santa Maria, Bolzano, ItalyVia Claudia dè Medici 2, 39100 Bolzano, Italycristina.diana@alice.itTel +390471310600… [Read More]
Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty
Introduction The secondary cleft lip nasal deformity presents an extreme challenge to the facial plastic surgeon. The deformity is complex and involves all tissue layers, including skeletal platform, inner lining, osseocartilaginous structure, and overlying skin. It is often the characteristic cleft nasal deformity that is noticeable to the observer after a well performed cleft lip… [Read More]
Treatment of the Caudal Septum
Although caudal septum treatment may appear as an auxiliary procedure to the novel surgeon,its inherent difficulties characterize this anatomical district as one of the most challengingin the nasal region. The nasal septum has a great influence on the global shape of the nose because it is strictly connected to all the bone and cartilage structures… [Read More]
The Deviated Nose
Abstract The deviated nose constitutes the most severe and complex deformation of the nasal septum. Deviation of the dorsal portion of the septum not only gives rise both to functional problems and to asymmetry and aesthetic deformity, often with a marked social impact, but also proves one of the most difficult conditions to correct because… [Read More]
Saddle Nose
Saddle nose is a clearly visible depression of the nasal dorsum that impairs the aesthetic harmony of the face and proves particularly unattractive in men and in those of Latin or Mediterranean ethnicity in general.This deformity is frequently accompanied by other impairments such as internal nasal valve incompetence, loss of tip support and columellar retraction…. [Read More]