Inferiorly Based Alar Groove Flap for Correction of Alar Base Malposition and Nasal Stenosis

Summary:. When the external nasal valve (ENV) is excessively narrow or lacks support, nasal obstruction can develop causing decreased airflow. Although cartilage grafts may support a collapsed nasal ala, addressing severe nasal stenosis requires further intervention. Techniques to move flared ala in...

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Main Authors: Niki Patel, MS, Narges L. Horriat, MD, Pamela Brownlee, DO, Laura Humphries, MD, Ian C. Hoppe, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2022-05-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000004334