title: External septorhinoplasty in children: patient selection and surgical technique.
abstract: The external or open septorhinoplasty is used in children as young as 6 years of age. The primary indication for this procedure is the presence of nasal septal pathology anterior to the anterior nasal spine causing significant nasal airway obstruction. Meticulous attention to technique, especially the construction of a "new" septum, is essential for a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Ontario.
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Crysdale
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*