Background Management of nasal valve collapse (NVC) in patients with a septal deviation
can be challenging. Our objective was to determine the opinions of Canadian …

Background Nasal valve collapse is a common cause of nasal obstruction in otolaryngology
practice. Common examination methods, such as the Cottle Maneuver and modified Cottle …

Background: Septoplasty is a frequently performed operation by otolaryngologists to relieve
nasal obstruction complaints. When objective measurements tools are not available …

Background A nasal septal deviation can have a significant detrimental effect on a patient's
quality of life. Nasal valve collapse (NVC) often co-exists with a septal deviation. The Cottle …

Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: Septoplasty is a frequently performed surgical procedure
with the most common indication being nasal airway obstruction. Almost universally, health …

Background: We aim to validate a clinical scoring system of external nasal valve collapse.
External nasal valve collapse is a rare and challenging condition. We attempted to simplify …

Objective Post-operative success and patient satisfaction were assessed following
septoplasty for mild to severe anterior septal deviation. Methods The study included patients …

Objectives/Hypothesis Third‐party payors have begun to demand imaging studies to
document septal deviation prior to authorizing septoplasties. This study aims to determine …

Background Performance of septoplasty is dependent on objective evidence of nasal septal
deviation. Although physical examination including anterior rhinoscopy and endoscopic …

Objectives/Hypothesis We developed and validated a septal deformity grading (SDG)
system that accounts for anatomic location and grading of deformity severity. Study Design …