Evidence-based practice: functional rhinoplasty. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2012 Oct;45(5):1033-43
Date
09/18/2012Pubmed ID
22980683DOI
10.1016/j.otc.2012.06.007Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84866284219 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 36 CitationsAbstract
The cause of nasal obstruction can often be attributed to pathologic conditions of the nasal valve. The key physical examination finding in nasal valve compromise is inspiratory collapse of the nasal sidewall. Validated subjective and objective measures evaluating nasal obstruction exist, although with weak correlation. Functional rhinoplasty encompasses the surgical techniques used to address obstruction occurring in this area. These techniques aim to increase the size of the nasal valve opening and/or strengthen the lateral nasal wall and nasal ala, preventing dynamic collapse. Much of the supporting evidence for functional rhinoplasty consists of observational studies that are universally favorable.
Author List
Cannon DE, Rhee JSAuthor
John S. Rhee MD Chair, Professor in the Otolaryngology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Airway ResistanceDisease Management
Evidence-Based Practice
Humans
Nasal Obstruction
Nose
Recovery of Function
Rhinomanometry
Rhinometry, Acoustic
Rhinoplasty
Treatment Outcome
