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An alternative approach to primary rhinoplasty using Walsham forceps

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 October 2014

P F D Bowles ,
B Fu ,
S J Cartwright  and
S J Watts
P F D Bowles*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK
B Fu
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK
S J Cartwright
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK
S J Watts
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Philippe F D Bowles, Flat 4, 15 Compton Avenue, Brighton BN13PP, UK E-mail: philbowles@doctors.org.uk
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Abstract

Background:

The successful execution of lateral osteotomies in rhinoplasty is an important step that can influence the functional and aesthetic outcome of the procedure.

Objective:

This paper describes an alternative method for achieving mobilisation of the nasal bones by careful application of Walsham forceps during primary rhinoplasty.

Keywords

NoseNasal Surgical ProceduresRhinoplastyOsteotomyNasal Bone

Information

Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 128 , Issue 11 , November 2014 , pp. 1003 - 1004
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2014 

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