Rhinoplasty and bony vault complications.
Complications of bony nasal vault surgery can be avoided with a thorough preoperative assessment of the nasal anatomy and meticulous surgical technique. When complications arise, it is imperative to identify the irregularity and undertake the corrective measures. This article highlights possible complications of bony nasal vault surgery and their etiologies, appearances, and management.
Department of Otolaryngology, University of California-Los Angeles, CA, USA. drnassif@spaldingplasticsurgery.com
Paul
P
Nassif
Joanathan
J
Kulbersh
D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D059747:Nasal Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*