The impact of lateral rhinotomy on nasal airway
10.3969/j.issn.1001-1781.2001.05.007
- VernacularTitle:鼻侧切开术对鼻通气功能的影响
- Author:
Tao ZHANG
;
Jiqun WANG
;
Lihua WANG
;
Yanchun SHAN
;
Zhanquan YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2001;(5):209-211
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:In order to ascertain the lateral operation and medial maxillectomy affect on nasal airway.Method:Report 16 cases of nasal cavity or nasal sinus neoplasm who were therapied by lateral rhinotomy and medial maxillectomy.They were observed by acoustic rhinometer (AR) and CT examination in 1～2.5 years after the surgery. Result:The feeling of nasal obstruct were disappeared in 3 months after the surgery. The nasal airway resistance(NAR) of the ill nasal cavity was markedly decreased after the surgery, and the total NAR were decreasing unmarkably. The mucous proliferation was notable only in the first year after surgery, and especially on remains of the inferior turbinate or extra wall of nasal cavity.Conclusion:Lateral rhinotomy operation and medial maxillectomy have less impact on nasal airway and the functions.
