title: Mitek Suspension of the Lateral Nasal Wall.
abstract: The nasal valve has long been described as the anatomical boundary most likely to inhibit nasal airflow and lead to subsequent nasal obstruction. Although many procedures can address this area to improve the nasal airway, for over 20 years, suture lateralization of the external nasal valve has been described as a minimally invasive technique that can improve nasal breathing. We report our modification of the standard technique in which we lateralize the placement of the bone-anchored suture and incorporate Gore-Tex within the nasal vestibular incision to prevent tissue migration.
authors: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors: James R
authors: JR
authors: White
authors: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors: Grant S
authors: GS
authors: Hamilton
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D055171:Nasal Cartilages / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D059747:Nasal Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D053441:Suture Anchors; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene