Correction of the Saddle Nose Deformity Using the "Push Up" Technique

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Plastic Surgery
• Rhinology

Background:

• Saddle nose deformity results from loss of septal support, causing a depressed nasal profile.
• Etiologies include trauma, septoplasty complications, and metabolic disorders.
• Existing correction methods involve cartilage onlay grafts or complex nasal vault reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel "push up" surgical technique for correcting saddle nose deformity.
• To demonstrate a method that preserves middle nasal vault anatomy.
• To restore proper projection of the middle third of the nose.

Main Methods:

• The study details a "push up" surgical technique for saddle nose deformity repair.
• This method focuses on preserving the middle nasal vault.
• It involves reconstituting the dorsal L-strut and restoring nasal projection.

Main Results:

• The "push up" technique offers an alternative approach to saddle nose deformity correction.
• It aims to provide stable and aesthetically pleasing results.
• Further studies are needed to compare long-term outcomes with other methods.

Conclusions:

• The presented "push up" method is a viable technique for saddle nose deformity repair.
• It emphasizes anatomical preservation and functional restoration.
• This approach may offer advantages in specific cases of saddle nose deformity.