Should otolaryngologists pay more attention to nasal swell bodies?
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BACKGROUND The nasal swell body (NSB) is a distinct structure of the anterior nasal septum. Comprised of septal cartilage, bone, and a thick mucosal lining, the NSB is visible on endoscopic examination and radiographic study. However, it receives little attention in the clinical setting and can be confused with high septal deviation. Based on anatomical and histological evidence, investigators theorize that the NSB plays an important role in nasal airflow regulation and humidification. Should otolaryngologists pay more attention to this structure, especially as it relates to nasal obstruction?
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Laryngoscope
دوره 125 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015