Collapsed nasal-valve widening by composite grafting to the nasal floor.
OBJECTIVE
The primary aim of this article is to provide surgeons with a "how to do it" approach to surgically increase the widest diameter of the nasal valve.


METHODS
An approach utilizing a composite graft from the aural concha to the nasal floor is described, with a brief report of the postoperative results in 13 cases.


RESULTS
An objective, measurable improvement in nasal-valve aperture was demonstrated in 77% of operated cases, with 77% of patients indicating a good to excellent rating in satisfaction with the procedure.


CONCLUSIONS
With minimal scarring and no excisions of supporting structures involved, this method has proved to be effective in the repair of nasal-valve narrowing.
Department of Otolaryngology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec.
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D000328:Adult; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D004431:Ear, External; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome