Correction of posttraumatic deviated nose in 136 cases
- VernacularTitle:外伤性歪鼻136例的矫治
- Author:
Bang-Hua LIU
;
Lei WU
;
Wei-Jia KONG
;
Cheng-Zhang YANG
;
Guang-Ping WANG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nose deformities,post-traumatic;
Rhinoplasty;
Nasal septal reconstruction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Trauma
2003;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore a good of treating posttraumatic deviated nose. Methods Clinical data of 136 patients with posttraumatic deviated nose were analyzed.Closed nasal bone replacement was employed in 34 patients with the disease history of 20-30 days,while open rhino- plasty approach was employed in 102 patients with the disease history over 6 months to correct their postt- raumatic deviated nose,and straightening the septum and ectomizing the inferior turbinate were done if necessary.Results The follow-up was over one year.In the 34 patients with the disease history of 20- 30 days,the outcome was excellent in 28 cases and good in 6.In the 102 patients with the disease history over 6 months,the outcome was excellent in 81 cases and good in 21.The deformity of nose was corrected satisfactorily.Normal nasal shape and good ventilation were obtained.Conclusion Posttraumatic devi- ated nose deformities are often caused by delayed and inaccurate treatment.Closed nasal bone replace- ment can be employed for the patients with trauma history less than one month,and open rhinoplasty ap- proach and straightening the septum and restoration of the nasal shape are employed for other patients.In this way good results can be obtained.
