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 …

Objective To determine the efficacy of a new surgical procedure to correct symptoms of
nasal obstruction secondary to internal nasal valve narrowing. Design Consecutive case …

Introduction: Rhinoplasty is now accepted as a operation of reshaping the nose rather than
just nasal reduction. As a result of the pioneering work of Sheen, even more attention have …

Background The internal nasal valve is one of the highly important anatomical points in
rhinoplasty procedures. As a key anatomical area, the anatomical and functional integrity of …

The internal nasal valve is the narrowest point in the nasal airway and thus is the controlling
point that regulates inspiration flow. The cross-sectional area of the internal nasal valve is …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the improvement of nasal flow and the fall of nasal
resistance in 50 patients that underwent rhinoseptoplasty in our department and discuss the …

The attempts to achieve a normal nasal valve in the past have been associated with
widening of the middle third of the nose or the nasal tip. In many patients, this is an …

Objective: The goal of rhinoplasty is not exclusively aesthetic and the nasal function should
always be considered. Several rhinoplasty techniques can participate in nasal valve …

The nasal valve is the narrowest portion of the nasal airway. As such, it is the primary
regulator of nasal airflow. Iatrogenic collapse of the nasal valve is a common cause of nasal …

The internal nasal valve plays a crucial part in both the aesthetic appearance and function of
the nose after rhinoplasty and many techniques have been introduced for reconstructing it …