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

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. J. Lobo ,
C. Hartley  and
W. T. Farrington
C. J. Lobo*
Affiliation:
University Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK.
C. Hartley
Affiliation:
University Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK.
W. T. Farrington
Affiliation:
University Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr C. J. Lobo, 1 Highfield Drive, Monton, Manchester M30 9PZ.
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

Rhinitisatrophic

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 112 , Issue 6 , June 1998 , pp. 543 - 546
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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