Closure of the nasal vestibule in atrophic rhinitis – a new non-surgical technique

A new technique is described for closing the nasal vestibule in cases of secondarily-acquired atrophic rhinitis. This involves occlusion of the nasal vestibule with an obturator made from dimethylpolysiloxane. Being a non-invasive method it is specifically indicated in the management of cases of sec...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1998-06, Vol.112 (6), p.543-546
Main Authors: Lobo, C. J., Hartley, C., Farrington, W. T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
atrophic
Biological and medical sciences
Chronic Disease
Equipment Design
Humans
Main Articles
Male
Medical sciences
Nasal Cavity
Non tumoral diseases
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Rhinitis
Rhinitis, Atrophic - therapy
Silicone Elastomers
Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Summary:A new technique is described for closing the nasal vestibule in cases of secondarily-acquired atrophic rhinitis. This involves occlusion of the nasal vestibule with an obturator made from dimethylpolysiloxane. Being a non-invasive method it is specifically indicated in the management of cases of secondarily-acquired atrophic rhinitis where any surgical treatment is contra-indicated. We describe its use in a case each of unilateral and bilateral secondary atrophic rhinitis.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100141040