Objective The nasal septal turbinate (NST) is a conspicuous structure located in the anterior
nasal cavity that impacts the internal nasal valve. Its structure and function is often thought to …

Objectives: The nasal septal swell body (NSB), also known as the nasal septal turbinate, is
located in the anterior part of the nasal septum. This study is a narrative review of the …

Background Despite the importance of its location, the functional behavior of the nasal
septal turbinate (NST) is still not completely understood. Basic histological knowledge is still …

Introduction: Anatomic etiologies of nasal obstruction (NO) include septal deviation,
turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve collapse. We have also noted that nasal septal swell …

ObjectiveThe nasal septal swell body is a normal anatomical structure located in the
superior nasal septum anterior to the middle turbinate. However, the impact of the septal …

Clin. Otolaryngol. 2011, 36, 106–113 Background: Nasal septal surgery is a common
procedure, but there are concerns that the benefits of this surgery are mainly cosmetic …

Septal and turbinate surgery accounts for the majority of all sinonasal procedures performed
in the United States. Nasal obstruction is a common presenting complaint in any …

Objective: To identify any prospective, controlled trials providing objective evidence of a
reduction in nasal airway resistance following nasal septal surgery, and to undertake a meta …

Spreader grafts have long been a preferred surgical treatment for middle vault
reconstruction. First described by Sheen in 1984 for aesthetic purposes, 1 indications for …

Objective To analyze the radiographic, anatomic, and histologic characteristics of the nasal
septal swell body. Design Computer-aided analysis of magnetic resonance images (MRIs) …