Various surgical techniques and approaches for addressing nasal valve collapse have been
described in the literature. Still, new techniques continue to be developed and old …

Background: Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure to smooth out the nasal deformities and to
fix nasal breathing problems. Spreader grafts and flaps are used to prevent some …

Surgery of the nasal valves is a challenging aspect of rhinoplasty surgery. The middle nasal
vault assumes an important role in certain aspects of nasal valve collapse. Techniques that …

The diagnosis of middle vault collapse and nasal valve obstruction remains largely clinical.
The patient's reported symptoms of nasal obstruction are diagnostically considered along …

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 …

Background: Preservation of the middle nasal vault has increasingly become a topic of
interest and concern in rhinoplasty. Resection of even a minute amount of roof during hump …

Management of the middle vault is paramount to achieving optimal aesthetic and functional
outcomes in rhinoplasty. The ideal treatment for middle vault complications, such as internal …

Background Reconstruction of the middle third of the nose is crucial and middle vault
insufficiency is possible following dorsal reduction in a primary rhinoplasty unless additional …

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 …

Early reductive rhinoplasty techniques focused on hump reduction and tip plasty with
minimal focus on treating or preserving the integrity and width of the middle vault. With time …