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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Maximizing the septal graft: use of osteo-cartilaginous septal graft in rhinoplasty
Introduction The nose is a complex structure comprised of a bony-cartilaginous scaffold encased in a soft tissue envelope. These different tissue consistencies work intimately to develop the structure of the nose. In rhinoplasty, establishing form and function of this complex structure often requires grafting to the existing foundation. Conventionally, septorhinoplasty techniques often employ autogenous cartilaginous… [Read More]
Repair of Septal Perforations in Revision Septoplasty
Nasal septal perforations can be problematic to patients and challenging to surgeons. The perforated nasal septum often has obliterated surgical tissue planes that may be difficult to dissect. Although the literature suggests numerous techniques for management and repair, a more limited number of techniques have achieved widespread favor. In this chapter, we provide an overview… [Read More]
Surgical Treatment of Nasal Obstruction in Rhinoplasty
Abstract Often, rhinoplasty patients present not just for aesthetic correction, but for improvement of their nasal breathing due to functional abnormalities or problems. Because the aesthetic and functional problems must be addressed together, an understanding of both the internal and external anatomy is essential. In this article, the authors review the differential diagnosis of nasal… [Read More]