Background: Human cadaveric allograft (HCA) and costal cartilage autograft (CCA) have
been described for reconstruction during rhinoplasty. Neither are ideal due to infection …

Background: Nasal obstruction is a common problem, with significant impact on quality of
life. Accurate diagnosis may be challenging because of the complex and dynamic nature of …

Objective (s) To characterize procedural trends in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
procedures in relation to the United States economy. Methods Retrospective cohort study …

Objectives/Hypothesis Standard spreader grafts (SSGs) are commonly used in
septorhinoplasty to treat internal nasal valve narrowing and have been shown to improve …

The objective of this paper is to investigate the differences between unilateral and bilateral
nasal obstruction with subjective symptomatology in nasal obstruction. This is a …

Objectives/Hypothesis Although upper lateral cartilages are commonly released from the
dorsum of the septum during spreader graft placement in septorhinoplasty (SRP), there has …

Importance: Septorhinoplasties are performed for functional, aesthetic, or a combination of
these indications. As a nonvital intervention, cost-effectiveness may be questioned …

The nose has several important functions including inspiration, humidification of air, and
filtering of allergens. The nose also has a major role in facial harmony as the central focal …

Background: Cost-utility analyses assess health gains acquired by interventions by
incorporating weighted health state utility values (HSUVs). HSUVs are important in plastic …

Nasal airway obstruction (NAO) is defined as the sensation of insufficient airflow or difficulty
breathing through the nose. A common problem in otolaryngology, NAO affects …