title: Anterior rhinotomy.
abstract: Various approaches to the nose and nasal cavity have been evolved by various E.N.T. surgeons, keeping in mind the type and extent of the disease and the best method of approach. The nasal cavity can be approached through the natural nasal orifices, i.e. through the anterior or posterior nares. Moure of Bordeaux (1902) introduced the lateral rhinotomy of Michaux into practice; this is an excellent approach for tumours of the nasal cavity or of the ethmoidal, maxillary or sphenoidal sinuses. The central sublabial approach of Rouge is an excellent approach for tumours of the floor of the nasal cavity, the nasal septum and midline nasal tumours. Some tumours and fistulae of the nose can also be dealt with by a midline incision but this produces an ugly looking scar.
mesh_terms: D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*