title: Evidence-based practice: functional rhinoplasty.
abstract: The cause of nasal obstruction can often be attributed to pathologic conditions of the nasal valve. The key physical examination finding in nasal valve compromise is inspiratory collapse of the nasal sidewall. Validated subjective and objective measures evaluating nasal obstruction exist, although with weak correlation. Functional rhinoplasty encompasses the surgical techniques used to address obstruction occurring in this area. These techniques aim to increase the size of the nasal valve opening and/or strengthen the lateral nasal wall and nasal ala, preventing dynamic collapse. Much of the supporting evidence for functional rhinoplasty consists of observational studies that are universally favorable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. dcannon@mcw.edu
authors.forename: Daniel E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Cannon
authors.forename: John S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Rhee
mesh_terms: D000403:Airway Resistance; D019468:Disease Management; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006801:Humans; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods; D020127:Recovery of Function; D025363:Rhinomanometry / Q000379:methods; D023842:Rhinometry, Acoustic / Q000379:methods; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome