title: External approach to rhinoplasty.
abstract: The technique of external rhinoplasty is outlined. Having reviewed 74 cases, its advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Reluctance to use this external approach seems to be based on emotional rather than radical grounds, for its seems to be the procedure of choice for many problems.
authors.forename: Wilfred S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Goodman
authors.forename: Paul A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Charbonneau
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001458:Bandages; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013165:Splints; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous