Multiple submucosal out-fractures of interior turbinates

Nasal obstruction caused by the inferior turbinate is a common clinical problem. There are many surgical procedures which attempt to relieve it, but all of them have associated difficulties. We describe, for the first time, a new method, namely multiple submucosal out-fractures of the inferior turbi...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1990-03, Vol.104 (3), p.239-240
Main Authors: O'Flynn, Paul E., Milford, Christopher A., Mackay, Ian S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Head and neck surgery. Maxillofacial surgery. Dental surgery. Orthodontics
Humans
Medical sciences
Methods
Nasal Obstruction - etiology
Nasal Obstruction - surgery
Short Communication
Skull Fractures - complications
Skull Fractures - surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the upper aerodigestive tract
Turbinates - injuries
Turbinates - surgery
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Summary:Nasal obstruction caused by the inferior turbinate is a common clinical problem. There are many surgical procedures which attempt to relieve it, but all of them have associated difficulties. We describe, for the first time, a new method, namely multiple submucosal out-fractures of the inferior turbinates, which is both effective and free from serious complication.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S002221510011237X