Avoiding complications of the middle vault in rhinoplasty.
Functional and aesthetic abnormalities of the middle nasal vault are frequent reasons for seeking revision rhinoplasty. Complications in rhinoplasties are inevitable; understanding their etiology can help reduce their occurrence. We will examine the more common sequelae, likely causes, and predisposing factors as well as strategies for prevention.
Facial Plastic Surgery, Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery, 521 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065, USA. DrPearlman@MDFace.com
Steven
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Pearlman
Roxana
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Baratelli
D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D055171:Nasal Cartilages / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D059747:Nasal Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D009666:Nose / Q000473:pathology; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012086:Reoperation; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D013536:Suture Techniques
D001672:Biocompatible Materials