title: Bilateral nasal vestibular stenosis: a case of rhinoscleroma and review of surgical techniques.
abstract: Vestibular stenosis is an uncommon but debilitating cause of nasal obstruction. It is caused by disruption of the nasal vestibular lining with secondary proliferation of granulation and fibrous tissue. A number of techniques have been described for repair of the stenotic segment. Correction can be difficult because of the tendency of wound contracture and recurrence. We present a surgical technique that employs the concept of excision of the stenotic segment, enlargement of the vestibule and placement of a full thickness skin flap. Its ability to resist contracture obviates the need for post-operative stenting and gives good result.
authors.affiliation: Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, 110 029 India  ; 1217 Type-IV Qrtr., Govt. Medical College Hosp. Campus, Sect. 32-B, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: Manish
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Rai
keywords: Nasal obstruction; Vestibular stenosis