Background The cephalic trimming of the lower lateral cartilage (LLC) is an attempt to
reduce tip bulbosity; unfortunately, it has the potential to cause a pinched nose deformity …

Introduction: Nasal obstruction is one of the most prevalent complaints in the population. The
main causes of nasal obstruction are inflammatory, infectious or anatomical alterations …

Nasal obstruction is a prevalent issue that significantly impacts patient quality of life and
contributes to a large-scale financial burden. Internal or external nasal valve collapse may …

Background: Misshapen or weak lateral crura can cause an inward collapse of the lateral
crus observed on deep inspiration. The lateral crural strut graft is a popular technique for …

Background The tripod theory explains the dynamics of the nasal tip, where surgery is
difficult because of anatomic variations and pathologies and the various surgical …

Background In lower lateral cartilage (LLC) surgery, cephalic trimming poses risks for the
collapse of the internal and external nasal valves, pinched nose, and drooping deformity …

Background Secondary cleft lip nasal deformity is a complex deformity, and the variety of
recommended techniques used to correct this deformity attests to it. Much of the nasal …

Malposition of the lower lateral cartilage (LLC) is a relatively common anatomical variation,
described as any displacement of the lateral crura from the usual parallel direction with the …

BACKGROUND Nasal valve collapse and especially internal nasal valve insufficiency is a
common cause of nasal airway obstruction. This study compares the effects of spreader graft …

University School of Medicine, I teach and operate at NYU Langone Medical Center,
Bellevue Hospital Center, and the Manhattan Veterans Administration Hospital. From my first …