title: Surgical Treatment of Nasal Obstruction in Rhinoplasty.
abstract: The key to a successful septorhinoplasty includes an understanding of nasal anatomy and physiology. This allows the surgeon the ability to properly address both form and function during the operation. History and physical examination are paramount in diagnosing and subsequently treating the epicenter of obstruction, which is commonly found among the internal and external nasal valve, the septum, or the turbinates. Treatment of each of these areas is nuanced and multiple approaches are discussed to provide an understanding of the current surgical techniques that allow for excellent functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Ankona
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ghosh
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Electronic address: orenfriedman@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Oren
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Friedman
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Batten graft; External valve; Internal valve; Nasal obstruction; Septal deviation; Spreader graft; Turbinate