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- Title
Nasal Valve Management in Rhinoseptoplasty.
- Authors
LIANOU, Aikaterini D.; ZARACHI, Athina; MARKOU, Konstantinos; KASTANIOUDAKIS, Ioannis; PSYCHOGIOS, Georgios
- Abstract
Objective: To provide a detailed description and evaluation of therapeutic techniques for the management of nasal valve in rhinoseptoplasty. Methods: An extensive review of the international bibliography has been conducted to highlight published articles on nasal valve pathology and therapeutic measures to address it. Results: To date, many techniques have been described for increasing the cross-sectional area of the nasal valve. Selection of the appropriate technique poses a significant challenge to the nasal valve surgeon. Long-term correction of NVD requires surgical intervention. Correction typically involves the use of various grafts or suture techniques to enlarge and/or support the nasal valve. Selection of the appropriate technique depends on the location and type of dysfunction (dynamic/static). Conclusion: The nasal valve plays an important role in nasal airflow. It is important for the otolaryngologist not only consider, but also fully evaluate the nasal valve when seeing a patient with nasal obstruction. If it is not the primary cause of obstruction, it is often a contributing factor. If NVD is discovered, it should be addressed during surgical intervention (functional rhinoplasty) to avoid a suboptimal outcome.
- Subjects
VALVES; SUTURING; PUBLISHED articles; BIBLIOGRAPHY; RHINOPLASTY
- Publication
Maedica - a Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022, Vol 17, Issue 4, p921
- ISSN
1841-9038
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.26574/maedica.2022.17.4.921