Nasal Obstruction - Surgery
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Trends in functional rhinoplasty 2008.

30 Jul 2009 PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This article reviews the recent literature on functional rhinoplasty for the most important contributions in the field. RECENT FINDINGS: Surgical techniques for improving the internal nasal valve include upper lateral cartilage ... Read more...

Radiofrequency, high-frequency, and electrocautery treatments vs partial inferior turbinotomy: microscopic and macroscopic effects on nasal mucosa.

30 Jul 2009 OBJECTIVE: To compare the microscopic and macroscopic effects of radiofrequency, high-frequency, and electrocautery therapies with partial inferior turbinotomy in the treatment of nasal obstruction caused by inferior turbinate hypertrophy. DESIGN: ... Read more...

Concha bullosa: endoscopic treatment.

29 Jun 2009 AIM: To assess the frequency and the endoscopic treatment of the middle turbinate pneumatization or concha bullosa. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-nine patients (26 males and 23 females) with sinusitis and headache symptoms and axial and coronal ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Nasal Obstruction - Surgery'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Trends in functional rhinoplasty 2008. 30 Jul 2009
• Radiofrequency, high-frequency, and electrocautery treatments vs partial inferior turbinotomy: microscopic and macroscopic effects on nasal mucosa. 30 Jul 2009
• Concha bullosa: endoscopic treatment. 29 Jun 2009
• Rhinolithiasis: a retrospective study and review of the literature. 29 Jun 2009
• Limited nasal septoplasty by ophthalmologists during endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy: is it safe? 29 Jun 2009
• Surgical techniques for the treatment of nasal valve collapse: a systematic review. 29 Jun 2009
• In reference to Microdebrider-assisted versus radiofrequency-assisted inferior turbinoplasty. 29 Jun 2009
• Treatment of nasal obstruction in the posttraumatic nose. 30 May 2009
• A patient seeking aesthetic revision rhinoplasty and correction of nasal obstruction. 30 May 2009
• Nasal reconstruction of the leprosy nose using costal cartilage. 30 May 2009
• Cosmetic and functional effects of cephalic malposition of the lower lateral cartilages: a facial plastic surgical case study. 30 May 2009
• Septoplasty pearls. 30 May 2009
• Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis. 30 May 2009
• Open septoplasty: indications and treatment. 30 May 2009
• Caudal septal deviation. 30 May 2009
• Surgical management of nasal obstruction: facial plastic surgery perspective. Preface. 30 May 2009
• Correction of sagittally malpositioned lateral crura. 30 May 2009
• Complications with forehead flaps in nasal reconstruction. 30 May 2009
• Effect of the radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction of inferior turbinate on expiratory nasal sound frequency. 29 Apr 2009
• Pharyngeal morphology: a determinant of successful nasal surgery for sleep apnea. 29 Apr 2009

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Technical information about 'Nasal Obstruction'

Definition: Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the nose. The obstruction may be unilateral or bilateral, and may involve any part of the NASAL CAVITY.

Descriptor UI: D015508

Alternative terms: Nasal Obstruction; Obstruction, Nasal; Obstructions, Nasal; Nasal Blockage; Blockage, Nasal; Blockages, Nasal; Nasal Blockages; Nasal Airway Obstruction; Airway Obstruction, Nasal; Obstruction, Nasal Airway; Unilateral Nasal Obstruction; Nasal Obstruction, Unilateral; Bilateral Nasal Obstruction; Nasal Obstruction, Bilateral; Obstruction, Bilateral Nasal;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; congenital; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; virology;

Tree Number: C08.460.525; C08.618.846.185.525; C09.603.525;

History Note: 90