Empty Nose Syndrome Surgery
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abstract
Allograft material is placed submucosally to expand tissue to simulate turbinate tissue. It is placed in a location to direct the airstream toward "virgin" tissue that can sense airflow. Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) is an iatrogenic disease characterized by paradoxical obstruction: a hugely patent no...
se with subjective "blockage" or poor nasal breathing.
reason, objective, purpose
to redirect airflow and provide resistance to improve the sensation of breathing
materials used
acellular dermis; 4-0 chromic; nasal speculi; #15 blade; Cottle elevator; bayonet forceps; 0 degree endoscope
operation date
2008-02-27
publication info
not available
presentation info
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