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Sheena Samra1, Jeffrey T Steitz1, Natalia Hajnas1
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, 60 East, Delaware, Suite 1411, Chicago, IL 606114, USA.
Abstract:
Nasal valve collapse has multiple causes, including congenital, traumatic, and, unfortunately, iatrogenic. Recognition of the causes of nasal valve collapse and the methodology for treatment is paramount not only for the otolaryngologist but also for any physician managing the nasal airway. This article focuses on the cause and surgical management of internal and external nasal valve collapse.
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