IN ITS SIMPLEST ANATOMI-cal definition, the nasal cavity may be viewed as a longitudinal
set of crosssectional area segments that act as resistors in series, with the overall resistance …

The nose is an organ that serves many functions. These functions arc intimately involved in
an organ that occupies a very aesthetically prominent position on the face. A thorough …

The deviated nose represents a complex cosmetic and functional problem. Septal surgery
plays a central role in the successful management of the externally deviated nose. This …

The nose acts as a physiologic airway resistor, accounting for around 50% of total airway
resistance. Adequate nasal resistance is essential not only for correct functioning of the nose …

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 …

Correction of the deviated nose is one of the most difficult tasks in rhinoplasty surgery and
should be approached in a systematic manner to ensure a satisfied patient and surgeon …

Importance External nasal valve dysfunction (ENVD) is a common cause of nasal
obstruction. Although many techniques are described to help correct ENVD, evidence of the …

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 …

Profile alignment, including nasal dorsal reduction, is one of the most common maneuvers in
aesthetic rhinoplasty. Techniques often include cartilaginous excision and bony hump …

Background: Attaining a straight dorsum in patients with deviated nose is a main task in
rhinoplasty. The basis of this difficulty is the presence of multiple anatomical abnormalities; …