scholarly journals Correction of the deviated tip and columella in crooked nose

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 495-504
Author(s):  
Man-Koon Suh

The primary procedural components of deviated nose correction are as follows: osteotomy to correct bony deviation, septal deviation correction, manipulation of the dorsal septum to correct upper lateral cartilage deviation, and correction of functional problems (manipulation for correction of internal valve collapse and hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate). The correction of tip and nostril asymmetry cannot be overemphasized, because if tip and nostril asymmetry is not corrected, patients are unlikely to provide favorable evaluations from an aesthetic standpoint. Tip asymmetry, deviated columella, and resulting nostril asymmetry are primarily caused by lower lateral cartilage problems, which include deviation of the medial crura, discrepancy in the height of the medial crura, and asymmetry or deformity of the lateral crura. However, caudal and dorsal septal deviation, which is a more important etiology, should also be corrected. A columellar strut graft, correction of any discrepancy in the height of the medial crura, or lateral crural correction is needed to correct lower lateral cartilage deformation depending on the type. In order to correct caudal septal deviation, caudal septal shortening, repositioning, or the cut-and-suture technique are used. Surgery to correct dorsal septal deviation is performed by combining a scoring and splinting graft, a spreader graft, and/or the clocking suture technique. Moreover, when correcting a deviated nose, correction of asymmetry of the alar rim and alar base should not be overlooked to achieve tip and nostril symmetry.

Author(s):  
상만 박 ◽  
Hyun Jong Jeon ◽  
Hyun Soo Lee ◽  
Jae Woo Lee ◽  
Eun Jung Lee ◽  
...  

Objective: There are several types of septal deviation, including horizontal, vertical, C-shaped, S-shaped, and high deviation. One of the most difficult of these types to correct is the crooked dorsal septum, which attaches to the upper lateral cartilage and causes a high septal deviation. We propose a method for horizontal dorsal resection of a crooked septum using a mucosal through-and-through suture technique for the correction of high septal deviation. Design and setting: The medical records of 30 patients (27 men) who underwent septoplasty by one author of this study from 2019 to 2020 at our institute were reviewed prospectively. The median follow-up was 11 months (range, 4–16 months). All patients underwent a horizontal dorsal septal cartilaginous resection with mucosal through-and-through suture. Data were collected on demographics, symptoms, anatomic site of deviation, and postoperative complications. Patient self-satisfaction scores were subjectively graded using a visual analog scale ranging from 0 (excellent) to 10 (poor). Results: One surgeon performed each septoplasty using the same method; 2 (6.7%) patients underwent additional valvuloplasty. The median scores in subjective satisfaction for the 30 patients were 8.4±1.22 before surgery and 2.07±1.26 after surgery (p<0.05). Furthermore, no patient experienced a saddle deformity, septal hematoma, septal perforation, or loss of nasal tip support during follow-up. Conclusions: After horizontal dorsal resection from the upper lateral cartilage during septoplasty, the patients experienced no stability problems. This suggests that this surgical technique is a safe and effective method for correcting high deviation due to a crooked dorsal septum.


2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6

Abstract Objective: Reposition of malpositioned lateral crura to normal position in rhinoplasty is important both functionally and aesthetically. The aim of this study is to describe a lateral cruras reposition suture technique for supplying tip symmetry and avoiding crural displacement. Patient and Method: Sixteen primary rhinoplasty cases with malpositioned lateral crura underwent lateral crural control suture (LCCS) were reported. In this technique dissected and released lateral crura were fixed to cheek skin with a suture. Those cases were assessed with FACE-Q rhinology module both aesthetically and functionally. Result: Intraoperative or postoperative lateral crural displacement can be prevented and nasal tip symmetry can be supplied easily with LCCS. Results were satisfactory both functionally and aesthetically. Conclusion: LCCS is a good alternative to correct lateral crural malposition and obtain a tip symmetry.


1998 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-141
Author(s):  
Steven Burres

Most of the reshaping techniques for a blunt, bulbous nasal tip reduce the curvature and surface area of tip lobule cartilage, and they reform the tip to add definition. Unfortunately, the assemblage of surgical maneuvers frequently reduces valued projection, and it may result in an unnatural tip formation with a distasteful pattern of contracture. Employing the Isis cruraplasty allows incremental tip enhancement and narrowing, while restoring or preserving the natural configuration. After lateral dome division and undermining of the medial portion of the lateral crus, the lateral segment of the lateral crus was transected incrementally and advanced to reenforce the deficiency in rim support. Sewing the medial flanges together created a cartilaginous platform that supported the Isis graft, and/or it accommodated a columellar strut, if indicated. The Isis cruraplasty conserves virtually all of the lower lateral cartilage without compromising the potential for tip reshaping and augmentation.


1994 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-202
Author(s):  
Andrew P. Ordon

Our approach to decrease tip projection is presented. These techniques may be applied to the three degrees of overprojection, namely the relative, moderate, and ultraprojecting tip. We feel that our techniques will apply to all clinical situations where decrease in projection is desirable. Our concepts have emerged from review of previous techniques and have evolved over our past 1000 rhinoplasties. Excess nasal septum including the nasal spine area, redundancy in the feet of the medial crura, and soft tissue excess may all contribute to the overprojecting tip. However it is excess in the lower lateral cartilage complex, specifically in the medial crus, that requires the most surgical attention and alteration. Our technique in reducing the medial crus to decrease projection is patterned after the Universal Tip Technique described by Parkes and Kanodia. This endonasal technique utilizes a laterally based unipedicled lower lateral cartilage flap, which is freely rotational, but does not violate the continuity of the vestibular skin. With development of our laterally based unipedicle lower lateral cartilage flap, the number of millimeters desired to reduce the projection is removed from the medial crus and eliminated in the final adjustment of tip projection and, in this way, decreases tip projection. In the moderate case, approximately 3 mm of medial crus is excised. In the more severe or ultraprojecting tip, ≥5 is removed from the medial crus. In extreme overprojecting noses, excess soft tissue is addressed by excision of an ellipse of mucosa at the intercartilaginous incision at the septal angle. In the ultraprojecting tip, in addition to resection of redundant cephalic lower lateral cartilage and a ≥5-mm segment of medial crus, it may be necessary to also resect the lateralmost extension of the lower lateral cartilage, the feet of the medial crura, and alar bases. Septal modification, including an inferior strip resection of septum including the nasal spine, may also contribute to decreasing projection. We have found this technique to be effective and predictable over the last 10 years.


Author(s):  
Juliano de Oliveira Sales ◽  
Wolfgang Gubisch ◽  
Rodrigo Ribeiro Ferreira Duarte ◽  
Aline Souza Costa Teixeira Moreno ◽  
Felipe Marques de Oliveira ◽  
...  

AbstractHere we describe a new technique to deal with alar retraction, a highly undesirable imperfection of the nose. The procedure involves placing a caudal extension graft below the vestibular portion of the lower lateral cartilage (LLC) after its detachment from the vestibular skin. The graft is fixed to the cartilage and, subsequently, to the vestibular tissue. The present retrospective study included 20 patients, 11 females and 9 males, with a mean age of 28.90 years. Follow-up ranged from 1 to 18 months. Surgery improved alar notching to a smoother dome shape and nostril exposure was reduced in every patient. The caudal extension graft of the LLC contributed to rise in overall patient satisfaction, as revealed by the postoperative increase of the Rhinoplasty Outcomes Evaluation (ROE) mean score from 40.0 to 79.17 (p < 0.0001). It also contributed to and improved functional outcomes, as indicated by the decrease of the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) mean score from 52.75 to 13.25 (p = 0.0001). Sex did not affect the mean ROE and NOSE scores. Thus, increased patient satisfaction measured by the ROE is present in both sexes and at both age groups but it is better detected in the first year after surgery. Functional improvements analyzed with NOSE are best detected in patients aged ≥ 30 years and in follow-ups of 11 months. The caudal extension graft of the LLC technique described herein effectively and safely corrects alar retraction and the collapse of the nasal valve while filling the soft triangle.


2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 596-601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan P. Massie ◽  
Karl Bruckman ◽  
William J. Rifkin ◽  
Christopher M. Runyan ◽  
Pradip R. Shetye ◽  
...  

Objective: To determine the effects of nasoalveolar molding (NAM) on nasal airway architecture. Design: Retrospective case-control study of patients with unilateral cleft lip treated with NAM vs without NAM. Setting: Tertiary referral center specializing in cleft and craniofacial care. Patients, Participants, and Interventions: Thirty-six patients with complete unilateral cleft lip and alveolus: 19 with NAM therapy and 17 without NAM therapy. Main Outcome Measures: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were compared in multiple coronal sections and were evaluated for linear and angular septal deviation, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and linear and 2-dimensional airway area. Results: There were no significant differences in linear or angular septal deviation, inferior turbinate area, linear stenosis, or airway area between NAM- and non-NAM-treated patients. Conclusions: NAM effectively molds the external nasal cartilage and structures but may have limited effects on internal nasal structures.


Author(s):  
Neha Bagri ◽  
Kavirajan K. ◽  
Ranjan Chandra ◽  
Yatish Agarwal ◽  
Neetika Gupta ◽  
...  

Background: Deviation of the nasal septum (DNS) refers to the convexity of the septum to one side disturbing the nasal physiology with obstructed nasal breathing leading to lateral nasal wall abnormalities and paranasal sinuses (PNS) mucosal disease. Knowledge of nasal morphological parameters plays an important role in planning successful nasal surgery. Our aim was to evaluate the angle of septal deviation (ASD) on CT scan and study its influence on the lateral nasal wall abnormalities and PNS mucosal disease.Methods: A prospective cross-sectional observational study was conducted on 130 patients with clinical evidence of DNS and chronic sinusitis. The direction and severity of DNS was recorded on CT scan along with evaluation of lateral nasal wall and sinus mucosal abnormalities.Results: Increasing ASD had statistically significant correlation with the lateral nasal wall abnormalities, most commonly, contralateral middle and inferior turbinate hypertrophy (p-value <0.0001). No significant association was found with the incidence of ipsilateral or contralateral osteomeatal complex (OMC) obstruction and sinus mucosal disease.Conclusions: The direction and severity of septal deviation has significant impact on contralateral middle and inferior turbinate hypertrophy. The analysis of these ancillary pathologies can be of great help to the surgeon in better management of patients with nasal obstruction.


2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (03) ◽  
pp. 290-297
Author(s):  
Tsung-yen Hsieh ◽  
Raj Dedhia ◽  
Travis Tollefson

AbstractRhinoplasty, as a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the nose while preserving or improving function, is complicated and difficult to master. Revision cleft rhinoplasty offers another tier of challenge. The symmetry, proportions, and definition of the nose are affected by the native cleft deformity but also previous surgical scars, cartilage grafts, and skin excisions. Our preferred approach is to use structural cartilage grafting to establish septal and lower lateral cartilage resiliency. Internal lining deficiency is addressed with skin or lining transfer, while excess nasal tip thickness is contoured to improve definition. Of the utmost importance, the cleft nasal deformity cannot be considered in isolation, but rather a combined amalgamation of the lip muscle and scar, dentofacial occlusion, and skeletal maxillary deficiency.


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