title: A patient seeking aesthetic revision rhinoplasty and correction of nasal obstruction.
abstract: Thorough evaluation of a patient presenting with nasal obstruction, including nasal endoscopy and a CT scan when indicated, is recommended to guide proper diagnosis and treatment. The rhinoplasty surgeon should be aware of the differential diagnosis of nasal obstruction and should proceed with thorough evaluation or refer the patient for appropriate complete evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Becker Nose and Sinus Center, LLC, 400 Medical Center Drive, Suite B, Sewell, NJ 08080, USA. beckermailbox@aol.com
authors.forename: Daniel G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: Jason D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Bloom
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gudis
mesh_terms: D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D055171:Nasal Cartilages / Q000473:pathology / Q000637:transplantation; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012086:Reoperation; D012225:Rhinoplasty; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014420:Turbinates / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery