Postrhinoplasty Nasal Obstruction Rhinoplasty Workup

  • Author: Thomas Romo III, MD, FACS; Chief Editor: Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA   more...
 
Updated: Nov 30, 2010
 

Imaging Studies

A well-performed history and physical examination obviate the need for imaging studies (ie, CT scan, MRI).

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Diagnostic Procedures

Rhinomanometry, conventional or acoustic, provides an objective measurement of nasal airway resistance.

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Thomas Romo III, MD, FACS  Director, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Lenox Hill Hospital; Director, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital

Thomas Romo III, MD, FACS is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Medical Association, and American Rhinologic Society

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

James M Pearson, MD  Director, Pearson Facial Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills/Hermosa Beach, CA

James M Pearson, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, California Medical Association, and Los Angeles County Medical Association

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Paul Presti, MD  Staff Physician, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

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Haresh Yalamanchili, MD  Director, Belage Center for Facial Plastic Surgery

Haresh Yalamanchili, 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, American Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, and Texas Medical Association

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Whitney Pafford, MD  Resident Physician, Department of Otolaryngology, New York University School of Medicine

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Specialty Editor Board

Gregory Branham, MD  Vice-Chair, Director, Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St Louis University School of Medicine

Gregory Branham, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Physician Executives, and Missouri State Medical Association

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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD  Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape Drug Reference

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Dean Toriumi, MD  Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Illinois Medical Center

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Christopher L Slack, MD  Private Practice in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, 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 of Otolaryngology, Dentistry, and Engineering, 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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Rhinoplasty, postrhinoplasty nasal obstruction. Normal internal nasal valve anatomy. Notice the relationship between the septum, upper lateral cartilage, pyriform aperture, and inferior turbinate.
 
 
 
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