Functional Rhinoplasty.
Understanding nasal anatomy and physiology are the most important points for successful functional rhinoplasty. Anatomic structures playing major roles in nasal breathing functions include the septum, and internal and external nasal valves, so physical examination of these regions is essential. Planning for functional rhinoplasty involves the identification of the sites of nasal airway obstruction or old trauma, and addressing those regions during the operation with a number of different techniques that have been described.
Clinical Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: oren.friedman@uphs.upenn.edu.
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Friedman
Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Luttiye Nuri Burat State Hospital, 2106 Street No: 8, Sultangazi, Istanbul 34265, Turkey.
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Cekic
Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University, Kepez Mevkii, Efeler, Aydin 09010, Turkey.
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Gunel
D006801:Humans; D008488:Medical Illustration; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D014420:Turbinates / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology
Functional rhinoplasty; Nasal anatomy; Nasal function; Nasal physiology