title: External rhinoplasty for dorsum swellings.
abstract: As any swelling over dorsum nose is cosmetically unacceptable so is the post-operative scar. The external rhinoplasty approach proceeds in the natural tissue dissection planes in the nose, thus ensuring minimal bleeding, improved exposure and good healing with minimal scar formation. We present cases of three different swellings due to rhinophyma, dermoid cyst and a rare interesting foreign body all dealt with external rhinoplasty approach with good results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, 110029 India.
authors.forename: Manish
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Neena
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Chaudhary
keywords: Dermoid cyst; External Rhinoplasty; Rhinophyma