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 …

Knowledge of the structure and function of the nasal valve region is required by all who
operate on the nose. This article defines and classifies nasal valve region abnormalities; …

The size of any nasal airway depends not only on the width and contour of the septal
partition and inferior turbinates but also on the position and stability of the lateral nasal wall …

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 highlight the morphodynamic anatomical mechanisms that influence the
results of rhinoplasty. To present the technical modalities of nasal dorsum preservation …

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 …

Despite the apparent association of nasal airway obstruction with septal deviation and/or
inferior turbinate hypertrophy, increasing clinical evidence suggests that incompetence of …

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 …

Nasal obstruction is a common problem encountered by the otolaryngologist, and there are
many different causes associated with it. It remains important to consider the physiologic and …

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 …