title: Intraoperative nasal ala stabilization using the Foley catheter.
abstract: The authors describe a technique of intraoperative nasal ala stabilization to aid excision of skin lesions on the nasal ala and the surrounding skin. The fixation is achieved by inserting a Foley catheter into the nasal antrum and inflating the balloon. The inflated balloon produces pressure against the surrounding walls, allows convenient excision of skin lesions with good hemostasis, and is comfortable for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Alcalay
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Goldberg
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D003880:Dermatology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*