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 …

Cartilage grafting has been used extensively to correct both the functional and aesthetic
aspects of the nasal framework. The technique described by Erol (Plast. Reconstr. Surg …

Background: Placement of diced cartilage enclosed within an autologous fascia sleeve (DC-
F) for nasal dorsum reconstruction is common in open rhinoplasty, but there are no data …

Objective The purpose of the study is to describe a commonly overlooked etiology of nasal
airway obstruction. Collapse of the nasal valve can be corrected with precise placement of …

Background: The septal extension graft is currently the most commonly used primary and
secondary rhinoplasty technique in Asia because it provides maximal tip projection and …

Background: The conchal cartilage is favored in nasal tip surgery, but is limited in dorsal
augmentation. The authors evaluated diced conchal cartilage with perichondrial attachment …

Objective: To analyze the causes and the subsequent management of a collapsed valve and
lateral nasal wall. The causes, including both predisposing anatomy and the surgical …

Background A grafting technique that uses diced cartilage without fascia, which improves
formability while maintaining long-term stability, would be a welcome addition to the …

Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis The ideal material for reconstructing the nasal septum in the
deficient nose has not been found. Since 1986, the authors have used autogenous cartilage …

Background: To retrospectively study the costochondral graft (CCG) based nasal dorsum
augmentation failures due to warping. Materials and Methods: All patients fulfilling inclusion …