The internal nasal valve provides most of the upper airway resistance; therefore, many
surgical techniques have been developed to reconstruct and widen this sensitive area of the …

Objective This study aimed to compare the spreader graft and flap techniques, which are
used in nasal valve surgery, based on measurements of nasal valve angles using computed …

Objective To introduce and analyze suction-assisted analysis of nasal valve strength in
functional septorhinoplasty. This is a novel method for helping the surgeon analyze the …

Introdução: A válvula nasal externa está localizada no rebordo das narinas e é composta
por tecidos moles e cartilagem. Caso haja algum desequilíbrio entre estas estruturas …

Objectives To measure the width of the nasal septum in the region of the internal nasal valve
using radiographic images to support use of open septorhinoplasty for alteration of the …

Background The midvalve area is one of the most important anatomical points in rhinoplasty
procedures. An additional intervention may be required to ensure there is no narrowing in …

Objective: To determine if elective cosmetic septorhinoplasty impacts on nasal air flow
resistance over the long-term. Design: Case series. Mean postoperative follow-up period …

BACKGROUND Nasal valve collapse and especially internal nasal valve insufficiency is a
common cause of nasal airway obstruction. This study compares the effects of spreader graft …

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 …

BACKGROUND: Spreader grafts have been used in cosmetic rhinoplasty, but little
information is available about the objective results of treatment. This study sought to …