Nasal valves-importance and surgical procedures

H Fischer, W Gubisch - Facial plastic surgery, 2006 - thieme-connect.com
H Fischer, W Gubisch
Facial plastic surgery, 2006thieme-connect.com
One of the most difficult aspects in rhinoplasty is resolving and preventing functional
compromise of the nasal valve area reliably. The nasal valves are crucial for the individual
breathing competence of the nose. Structural and functional elements contribute to this
complex system: the nasolabial angle, the configuration and stability of the alae, the function
of the internal nasal valve, the anterior septum symmetrically separating the bilateral airways
and giving structural and functional support to the alar cartilage complex and to their junction …
Abstract
One of the most difficult aspects in rhinoplasty is resolving and preventing functional compromise of the nasal valve area reliably. The nasal valves are crucial for the individual breathing competence of the nose. Structural and functional elements contribute to this complex system: the nasolabial angle, the configuration and stability of the alae, the function of the internal nasal valve, the anterior septum symmetrically separating the bilateral airways and giving structural and functional support to the alar cartilage complex and to their junction with the upper lateral cartilages, the scroll area. Subsequently, the open angle between septum and sidewalls is important for sufficient airflow as well as the position and function of the head of the turbinates. The clinical examination of these elements is described. Surgical techniques are more or less well known and demonstrated with patient examples and drawings: anterior septoplasty, reconstruction of tip and dorsum support by septal extension grafts and septal replacement, tip suspension and lateral crural sliding technique, spreader grafts and suture techniques, splay grafts, alar batten grafts, lateral crural extension grafts, and lateral alar suspension. The numerous literature is reviewed.
Thieme Connect
以上显示的是最相近的搜索结果。 查看全部搜索结果