Nasal valve physiology. Implications in nasal surgery.
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; discusses principles, goals, and details of surgery in this area; and considers strategies to avoid or minimize complications, especially in cosmetic rhinoplasty.
Kasperbauer
J L
JL
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota.
Kern
E B
EB
D002356:Cartilage / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*