The advantages of external rhinoplasty approach
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Background: The external rhinoplasty approach is one of the methods in nasal surgery. The external approach can be advantageous by offering better exposure to a small surgical field. This approach allows the surgeon to better diagnose the deformity through inspection, to better execute certain maneuvers, and to teach and learn the operation with greater ease. A conspicuous columellar scar is regarded as an inevitable consequence of the external rhinoplasty approach. Purpose: The purpose of this case report was to present the technique and indications for its use. Case: Several nasal deformity cases, such as septal deviation, congenital deformity, tumor and cosmetic reason, which underwent external rhinoplasty approach were discussed in this paper. Case management: External rhinoplasty approach was performed to manage those nasal deformity cases. Conclusion: External rhinoplasty approach could be employed for various cases of nasal deformity.
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