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Endoscopic Septoplasty with Limited Two-line Resection: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Septal Deviation
Published on: June 20, 2018
Rhinoplasty and bony vault complications
Paul Nassif1, Joanathan Kulbersh
1Department of Otolaryngology, University of California-Los Angeles, CA, USA. drnassif@spaldingplasticsurgery.com
Abstract:
Complications of bony nasal vault surgery can be avoided with a thorough preoperative assessment of the nasal anatomy and meticulous surgical technique. When complications arise, it is imperative to identify the irregularity and undertake the corrective measures. This article highlights possible complications of bony nasal vault surgery and their etiologies, appearances, and management.
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