New techniques for management of the crooked nose.

Management of the Lateral Walls in Crooked Nose

In crooked noses, the lateral walls are different in shape and symmetry. Although the septum is very important to obtain a straight nose, identical and symmetrical lateral walls are needed for a straight looking nasal dorsum. As well as the septum, lateral walls also contribute in nasal skeletal support and stability. Thus, obtaining identical and symmetrical lateral walls is important. In orde...

Medial Laminectomy of the Large Concha Bullosa in Crooked Nose

Management of the Lateral Walls in Crooked Nose

In crooked noses, the lateral walls are different in shape and symmetry. Although the septum is very important to obtain a straight nose, identical and symmetrical lateral walls are needed for a straight looking nasal dorsum. As well as the septum, lateral walls also contribute in nasal skeletal support and stability. Thus, obtaining identical and symmetrical lateral walls is important. In orde...

Straightening the crooked middle third of the nose: using porous polyethylene extended spreader grafts.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate a surgical technique used to straighten and support the crooked middle third of the nose. DESIGN Retrospective review of 41 patients with a markedly crooked nose who underwent correction using extended spreader grafts made from high-density porous polyethylene. Follow-up ranged from 6 months to 2 years. RESULTS Every patient had substantial improvement in the straighte...

Radial bone graft usage for nasal septal reconstruction

BACKGROUND Although various techniques have been described for correction of crooked and saddle nose deformities, these problems are challenging with high recurrence and revision rates. Conventional septal surgery may not be adequate for nose reconstruction in crooked and saddle nose deformities. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between December 2005 and October 2009, six patients with crooked nose and ...