A Case of Identification of the Cause Using Navigation System and Treatment in the Patient with Nasal Valve Compromise

네비게이션을 이용한 비밸브 기능저하의 원인 규명과 치료 1예

  • Kim, Ho Chan (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine) ;
  • Cho, Yong Tae (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Ji Sun (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine)
  • 김호찬 (을지대학교 의과대학 서울을지병원 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 조용태 (을지대학교 의과대학 서울을지병원 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 김지선 (을지대학교 의과대학 서울을지병원 이비인후과학교실)
  • Received : 2018.09.14
  • Accepted : 2018.11.28
  • Published : 2018.12.30

Abstract

Nasal valve compromise (NVC) is a distinct cause of symptomatic nasal obstruction, yet there are several ambiguities surrounding the diagnosis and management of this disease. Understanding of nasal valve anatomy with critical assessment of the site of obstruction is essential to effective nasal valve management. Technique selection should be individualized to the type of valve dysfunction. This case report presents a 56 year old man with nasal valve dysfunction due to narrow middle vault, concave lower lateral cartilage and swollen septal body which was diagnosed by various techniques including navigation system and treated by spreader graft, alar batten graft and reduction of septal body.

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