title: [The methods for the treatment of combined nasal deformities].
abstract: The objective of this study was to improve the cosmetic outcome of the surgical treatment of combined nasal deformities performed by the author using the rhinoplastic technique in 144 patients presenting with this condition during the period from 2006 to 2010. The patients of the main (study) group underwent the surgical intervention with the use of improved technologies proposed by the author and special instruments developed for the purpose. The patients of the control group were treated by standard surgical techniques. A statistically significant decrease of the relative frequency (percentage) of secondary nasal deformities was documented in the study group compared with the control one (from 6.94% to 2.78%). It is concluded that the technologies of rhinoplastic interventions described in the present publication can be recommended for the use in the practical work of otorhinolaryngologists and plastic surgeons.
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Medvedev
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D058996:Quality Improvement; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000639:trends; D016896:Treatment Outcome