The drooping tip deformity is both a bothersome aesthetic feature and functional impairment of the nose. Both static and dynamic factors may affect tip appearance and it seems logical to take into account these factors when planning correction of drooping tip. Many studies have examined this topic, but its treatment remains controversial. In order to make nasal tip surgery successful, it is use...

BACKGROUND The nasal septal deviation (NSD) is one of the major causes of nasal obstruction. This condition increases upper airway resistance. In This study we evaluated the mean pulmonary artery pressure (MPAP) in patients with markedly deviated septum. METHODS Sixty two patients with NSD (Age range: 26-45 years, 34 men and 28 women) were included in the study. Mean pulmonary artery press...

BACKGROUND We aimed to present our experience with and algorithm for septal perforation repair using advancement and rotation flaps. METHODS A retrospective chart review was performed on 14 patients who underwent septal perforation repair. Etiology, perforation size, presenting symptoms, reconstruction methods, combined operation, surgical results, and complications were evaluated. RESULTS ...

INTRODUCTION Crooked or deviated nose is a deviation of the nose from the straight vertical position of the face. Extensive pneumatization of the middle turbinate, also called concha bullosa or bullous middle turbinate (BMT) is known to be one of the possible etiologic factors in nasal obstruction, recurrent sinusitis, and headache. There is no study concerning a link between BMT and crooked no...

OBJECTIVES To describe our technique of using septal bone grafts for correction and stabilization of caudal septal deviation and to evaluate the effectiveness of this technique in the treatment of the deviated caudal septum. METHODS A retrospective review of 81 patients who underwent open septorhinoplasty using septal bone grafts for correction of a caudal septal deviation or deformity and na...

To cite: Verkerk M, Powell J, Wilson J. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2015211806 DESCRIPTION A young woman presented with prominence of the dorsum of her nose since childhood. She had become increasingly self-conscious of her appearance but was otherwise fit and well. She denied symptoms of nasal obstruction, epistaxis or discharge but described ...

Abstract 39-year-old male seen at ENT clinic with inverted papilloma polyp of nasal sinus. CT showed multi-sinus mucosal thickening. The surgical options discussed were modified Lothrops endoscopic sinus surgery or an open approach frontal sinuses osteoplastic flap and septorhinoplasty. A model 3D skull was created by Axial using stereolithography printing technology photopolymer resin. made in...