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Rhinoplasty, Crooked Nose: Multimedia

Author: Steven H Dayan, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois
Coauthor(s): Anil R Shah, MD, Plastic Surgeon, Private Practice; Shefali I Shah, MD, Staff Physician, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago
Contributor Information and Disclosures

Updated: Mar 18, 2009

Multimedia

<BR>S-shaped crooked nose deformity.<BR><BR>Media file 1:
S-shaped crooked nose deformity.

<BR>S-shaped crooked nose deformity.<BR><BR>


S-shaped crooked nose deformity.

Photo taken from above and behind the subject elu...Media file 2: Photo taken from above and behind the subject elucidates crooked nose deformity.
Photo taken from above and behind the subject elu...

Photo taken from above and behind the subject elucidates crooked nose deformity.

<BR>The pyramidal frustum serves as a useful geom...Media file 3:
The pyramidal frustum serves as a useful geometric model for analyzing the upper one third of the nose.
<BR>The pyramidal frustum serves as a useful geom...


The pyramidal frustum serves as a useful geometric model for analyzing the upper one third of the nose.

<BR>Intermediate osteotomy is completed prior to ...Media file 4:
Intermediate osteotomy is completed prior to initiating lateral osteotomy.
<BR>Intermediate osteotomy is completed prior to ...


Intermediate osteotomy is completed prior to initiating lateral osteotomy.

Osteotomies are necessary to bring the crooked no...Media file 5: Osteotomies are necessary to bring the crooked nose back into the midline.
Osteotomies are necessary to bring the crooked no...

Osteotomies are necessary to bring the crooked nose back into the midline.

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Further Reading

Keywords

crooked nose, rhinoplasty, nose job, asymmetric nose, twisted nose, deviated nose, post-traumatic nasal deformity, crooked nose, deviated septum, nasal trauma, broken nose, external nasal deformity, nasal septal deviation, nasal fracture, fractured septum, crooked dorsum, deviated dorsum

Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Steven H Dayan, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

Anil R Shah, MD, Plastic Surgeon, Private Practice
Anil R Shah, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Triological Society
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Shefali I Shah, MD, Staff Physician, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago
Shefali I Shah, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Paul S Nassif, MD, FACS, Consulting Surgeon, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Spalding Drive Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology
Paul S Nassif, MD, FACS is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and California Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Pharmacy Editor

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine
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Managing Editor

Dean Toriumi, MD, Department of Otolaryngology, Associate Professor, University of Illinois Medical Center
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

CME Editor

Christopher L Slack, MD, Otolaryngology-Facial Plastic Surgery, Private Practice, Associated Coastal ENT; Medical Director, Treasure Coast Sleep Disorders
Christopher L Slack, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Medical Association
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Chief Editor

Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Head and Neck Society
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