Nasal Valve Management: The Case to Move Away from Grafts to Tensioning

Abstract Purpose of Review The aim this analysis is to provide a synopsis the surgical methods utilized treat nasal valve collapse resulting in airway obstruction, and evaluate contrast lateral crural strut grafts (LCSG) tensioning (LCT). Recent Findings Lateral grafting major technique used external collapse. However, recent years, combined with articulated alar rim (AARG) has become popular. A study comparing LCT-AARG LCSG demonstrated greater reduction total resistance, as measured by rhinomanometry. Summary While creates rigid structure, it may require fair amount cartilage potential crowd airway. In contrast, can achieve same improvement however consumes less cartilage, likely airway, preferential narrow noses, additional aesthetic benefits associated grafting.