Closure of the nasal vestibule in atrophic rhinitis--a new non-surgical technique.
A new technique is described for closing the nasal vestibule in cases of secondarily-acquired atrophic rhinitis. This involves occlusion of the nasal vestibule with an obturator made from dimethylpolysiloxane. Being a non-invasive method it is specifically indicated in the management of cases of secondarily-acquired atrophic rhinitis where any surgical treatment is contra-indicated. We describe its use in a case each of unilateral and bilateral secondary atrophic rhinitis.
Lobo
C J
CJ
University Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, UK.
Hartley
C
C
Farrington
W T
WT
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009296:Nasal Cavity; D012222:Rhinitis, Atrophic / Q000628:therapy*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D012826:Silicone Elastomers