Importance: Nasal valve dysfunction can be addressed by various valve reinforcement
techniques. There is no consensus on which technique is most efficacious. Objective: To …

Objective To determine whether rhinoplasty improves subjective and objective nasal
patency. Design Retrospective study including subjective breathing scores and acoustic …

Figure 1. The nasal valve is the slit-like region between the caudal end of the upper lateral
cartilage and the nasal septum. In Caucasians the angle is normally 10-15,(Adapted from …

Nasal airway obstruction (NAO) is a common otolaryngic complaint with many potential
causes, frequently structural or inflammatory in nature. Patients typically have multiple …

Nasal obstruction must frequently be addressed during functional rhinoplasty. Even after a
properly performed septorhinoplasty correcting septal deflection and/or nasal valve …

Surgical treatments for nasal airway obstruction (NAO) are commonly offered as part of
otolaryngology practice. Anatomic causes include septal deviation, inferior turbinate …

Surgical rhinoplasty requires manipulation of the structural framework of the nose to elicit
desired changes in contour. This procedure is exceedingly complex, especially for the …

Objective The current prospective study is evaluating the nasal symptoms of patients who
underwent aesthetic rhinoplasty with the intranasal approach, in a long-term setting. Setting …

Background: Nasal airway obstruction is an increasingly recognized phenomenon in
patients with cleft lip and/or palate and has the potential to significantly affect quality of life in …

The internal nasal valve (INV) refers to the slit-like region between the caudal end of the
upper lateral cartilage (ULC) and the nasal septum. It is the narrowest portion and primary …