TY - JOUR
T1 - Corrective osteotomy technique for a posttraumatic deviated nose
AU - Han, Seung Kyu
AU - Chun, Kyung Wook
AU - Park, Dae Kyun
AU - Min, Byung Doo
AU - Kim, Woo Kyung
PY - 2008/3
Y1 - 2008/3
N2 - Posttraumatic nasal deformities may not be adequately corrected by conventional osteotomy techniques when the configuration of the nasal bone has been changed as a result of malunion. The purpose of this study is to present an osteotomy technique, including refracture along malunion sites and anatomic reduction of a malformed nasal bone, for the correction of a posttraumatic deviated nose. From March 2003 to May 2004, 27 patients, who underwent corrective rhinoplasty for the correction of bony pyramid deviation, were included in this study. Postoperative results were evaluated regarding nasal midline location, nasal symmetry, and nasal contour. All patients were also evaluated subjectively for cosmetic improvement, changes in breathing, and overall satisfaction. Objective results of the technique were excellent and patients' satisfaction levels were also very positive. The osteotomy technique presented in this study is simple, effective, and safe for correcting posttraumatic nasal deviation and also produces consistent results.
AB - Posttraumatic nasal deformities may not be adequately corrected by conventional osteotomy techniques when the configuration of the nasal bone has been changed as a result of malunion. The purpose of this study is to present an osteotomy technique, including refracture along malunion sites and anatomic reduction of a malformed nasal bone, for the correction of a posttraumatic deviated nose. From March 2003 to May 2004, 27 patients, who underwent corrective rhinoplasty for the correction of bony pyramid deviation, were included in this study. Postoperative results were evaluated regarding nasal midline location, nasal symmetry, and nasal contour. All patients were also evaluated subjectively for cosmetic improvement, changes in breathing, and overall satisfaction. Objective results of the technique were excellent and patients' satisfaction levels were also very positive. The osteotomy technique presented in this study is simple, effective, and safe for correcting posttraumatic nasal deviation and also produces consistent results.
KW - Corrective rhinoplasty
KW - Nasal deviation
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U2 - 10.1097/SCS.0b013e31805343a3
DO - 10.1097/SCS.0b013e31805343a3
M3 - Article
C2 - 18362728
AN - SCOPUS:42049123449
VL - 19
SP - 476
EP - 481
JO - Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
JF - Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
SN - 1049-2275
IS - 2
ER -