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Tristan Tham1, Matthew I Saleem1, McKenna Hawthorne2
1Department of Otolaryngology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New York, NY, USA.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|April 27, 2022
Summary
Functional nasal surgery (FNS) in non-urban settings addresses a key patient need. This study details the experience, techniques, and outcomes of FNS in a rural US practice.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Facial Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Nasal airway obstruction is a common complaint in facial plastic surgery.
- Specialist surgeons are concentrated in urban areas, limiting access in rural regions.
- This creates challenges for patients seeking expert nasal surgery care.
Observation:
- A retrospective review of 103 patients undergoing functional nasal surgery (FNS) between May 2015 and August 2021.
- Procedures included septoplasty, inferior turbinate reduction, septorhinoplasty, and nasal valve repair.
- The study was conducted in a non-urban US setting.
Findings:
- The study presents epidemiological characteristics of patients undergoing FNS.
- Details on surgical techniques employed in this setting are provided.
- Postoperative complications and outcomes specific to non-urban FNS are analyzed.
Implications:
- Highlights the feasibility and characteristics of providing FNS in underserved non-urban areas.
- Offers insights into managing nasal airway obstruction outside major metropolitan centers.
- Informs strategies for improving access to specialized facial plastic surgery care in rural communities.
