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External septorhinoplasty--exposure for the difficult nose
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Toronto East General Hospital, Ont, Canada.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|April 1, 1989
Summary
External septorhinoplasty provides surgeons with superior visualization for complex nasal surgeries. This technique, despite concerns about the columellar scar, offers enhanced confidence and detailed management of challenging cases.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Facial Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Challenging nasal deformities often require advanced surgical techniques.
- External septorhinoplasty is a method to address complex nasal structure issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the technique of external septorhinoplasty.
- To demonstrate its efficacy in treating complex nasal cases.
- To address criticisms regarding the external columellar scar.
Main Methods:
- Detailed review of the external septorhinoplasty surgical technique.
- Illustration of complex case examples managed with this approach.
Main Results:
- External septorhinoplasty offers direct and comprehensive exposure of nasal structures.
- The technique allows for confident management of difficult nasal cases by surgeons of all levels.
- Criticism regarding the columellar scar is deemed unwarranted.
Conclusions:
- External septorhinoplasty is a valuable and reliable technique for complex rhinological and plastic surgery.
- The benefits of enhanced visualization and control outweigh concerns about the columellar scar.
- This method empowers surgeons to achieve better outcomes in challenging nasal reconstructions.