Correction of caudal deflections of the nasal septum with a modified Goldman septoplasty technique: how we do it.
Correcting deviations of the caudal septum can be challenging because of cartilage memory, the need to provide adequate nasal tip and dorsal septal support, and the longterm effects of healing. The authors describe a minimally invasive, endonasal approach to the correction of caudal septal deviations. The procedure involves a hemitransfixion incision, unilateral flap elevation, and cartilage repositioning by limited dissection and excision.
Lawson
William
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Department of Otolaryngology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
Westreich
Richard
R
D006801:Humans; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*