title: A surgical algorithm using open rhinoplasty for correction of traumatic twisted nose.
abstract: In this series, the authors present their experience with correction of the traumatic twisted nose in Asians using open rhinoplasty. A standard surgical algorithm was followed to determine treatment strategies for 92 patients with traumatic twisted nose at the Tri-Service General Hospital in Taiwan between 1 August 2001 and 1 June 2004. A retrospective chart review was performed to collect patient data and surgical details. A follow-up self-evaluation survey regarding satisfaction with nasal function and aesthetics was distributed to all the participants. All the patients underwent open rhinoplasties under general anesthesia. The 87 males and 5 females were 15 to 53 years of age (mean, 28 years). Their postoperative periods were uneventful and without complications. Patient self-evaluations were largely positive, reporting improvement in nasal function. The authors propose a simple surgical algorithm using open rhinoplasty for optimal correction of traumatic twisted nose deformities. The algorithm, which is adaptable to a variety of anatomic deformities, guides surgical decision making that yields consistently satisfactory functional and aesthetic results.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
authors: Yu-Che
authors: YC
authors: Hsiao
authors: Chuan-Hsiang
authors: CH
authors: Kao
authors: Hsing-Won
authors: HW
authors: Wang
authors: Kris S
authors: KS
authors: Moe
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D002356:Cartilage / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D002681:China; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*