The effect of facial asymmetry on nasal deviation.
The impact of facial asymmetry on nasal deviation is an accepted but poorly understood part of plastic surgery and rhinology training. Recently, an increased understanding of the specific structural issues underlying this deformity has led to improved surgical techniques and patient outcomes.
Department of Otolaryngology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York 10023, USA. doctor@newyorknose.com
Richard W
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Westreich
David
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Burstein
Marika
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Fraser
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000150:complications; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008445:Maxillofacial Development / Q000502:physiology; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods