ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: To report the preliminary results of the footplate
suture technique for narrowing the columellar base to improve nasal respiration and the …

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 …

Treatment of nasal obstruction caused by nasal valve dysfunction requires a thorough
evaluation of the mechanics of normal nasal anatomy and function. Surgical correction of …

Although the human nose appears to function simply as a conduit for airflow and a platform
for supporting eyeglasses, its many functions are exquisitely designed and are vital for both …

The primary objective of rhinoplasty is to create predictable changes in nasal contour while
maximizing nasal function. Reproducible, consistent outcomes in rhinoplasty come with the …

This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Ron Kuppersmith, is devoted to
Nasal Obstruction. Articles in this issue include: Anatomy and Physiology of Nasal …

This textbook addresses the growing need for a manual that teaches when and how to
perform nasal tip rhinoplasty through an “Open-Approach”. Practitioners will value the …

Functional rhinoplasty, once a euphemism for revision of the overreduced nose, has evolved
into a valuable procedure with primary and secondary applications. We now appreciate that …

Objective: To describe the new technique of alar expansion and reinforcement as a
comprehensive approach to the surgical management of nasal valve collapse. Methods …

The nasal valve has long been described as the anatomical boundary most likely to inhibit
nasal airflow and lead to subsequent nasal obstruction. Although many procedures can …