Nasal obstruction can be due to internal and external valve problems that can be seen
before and after rhinoplasty. The main scope of this article is to concentrate on surgical …

Objectives To determine the cause of nasal valve obstruction in a series of patients requiring
surgical correction, to evaluate the efficacy of our surgical techniques, and to assess the …

The development of nasal obstruction after rhinoplasty is associated with significant patient
dissatisfaction. Correction of nasal obstruction requires a thorough evaluation to determine …

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 …

Surgery of the internal and/or external nasal valve is a key factor in functional rhinoplasty. It
can significantly improve the nasal breathing of patients with nasal dysfunction leading to …

One of the most difficult aspects in rhinoplasty is resolving and preventing functional
compromise of the nasal valve area reliably. The nasal valves are crucial for the individual …

Objectives To quantify changes in the cross-sectional area of the nasal valve after
placement of spreader grafts and flaring sutures and to review clinical outcomes after nasal …

The anatomy and functional physiology of the internal nasal valve and the potential
problems that may develop with it during rhinoplasty are discussed. The operative …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of using suspension sutures to relieve obstructed
nasal breathing caused by nasal valve stenosis. Subjects, Materials, and Methods A …

The attempts to achieve a normal nasal valve in the past have been associated with
widening of the middle third of the nose or the nasal tip. In many patients, this is an …