Revision Functional Surgery

Aug 26, 2017 by in General Surgery Comments Off on Revision Functional Surgery

Reduction rhinoplasty techniques include maneuvers that weaken the nasal osseocartilaginous framework. The structurally compromised anatomy remaining after reductive surgery may be left with inadequate strength to withstand postoperative contractile forces….

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Cleft Septorhinoplasty

Aug 26, 2017 by in General Surgery Comments Off on Cleft Septorhinoplasty

Nasal deformity associated with typical cleft lip can cause aesthetic and functional issues that are difficult to address. The degree of secondary nasal deformity is based on the extent of…

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The Saddle Deformity

Aug 26, 2017 by in General Surgery Comments Off on The Saddle Deformity

This article presents a comprehensive review of past and present modalities in the surgical management of saddle nose deformities. Various surgical techniques, including allograft materials, are systematically reviewed. The senior…

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Osteotomies Demystified

Aug 26, 2017 by in General Surgery Comments Off on Osteotomies Demystified

Osteotomies are critical techniques in rhinoplasty. There are a variety of approaches, trajectories, and tools used with no widely standardized classification or nomenclature. Percutaneous osteotomies are gaining in popularity, and…

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Functional Rhinoplasty

Aug 26, 2017 by in General Surgery Comments Off on Functional Rhinoplasty

Understanding nasal anatomy and physiology are the most important points for successful functional rhinoplasty. Anatomic structures playing major roles in nasal breathing functions include the septum, and internal and external…

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The External Nasal Valve

Aug 26, 2017 by in General Surgery Comments Off on The External Nasal Valve

The external nasal valve is a complex entity comprised of multiple structures and tissue types. As such, there is no single operation that can address all problems of the external…

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The Inferior Turbinate in Rhinoplasty

Aug 26, 2017 by in General Surgery Comments Off on The Inferior Turbinate in Rhinoplasty

There is controversy regarding optimum treatment of the hypertrophied inferior turbinate. Patients undergoing rhinoplasty will likely need treatment of bony hypertrophy as well as possibly soft tissue hypertrophy. Although inferior…

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Septoplasty

Aug 26, 2017 by in General Surgery Comments Off on Septoplasty

Nasal septal deviation is a prevalent problem that can have significant quality of life ramifications. Septoplasty is commonly performed to provide qualitative and quantitative benefit to those with nasal obstruction…

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