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Introduction
The nose has a prominent central position in the face and there-
fore it considerably contributes to the esthetic appearance and
facial harmony. On the anterior view, the face is dominated by
the nasal length and width, as well as medial location. On the
lateral view, the nasal dorsum is most important; although it is
the dimension we cannot see ourselves, it is the most common
cause of surgery.
Material and methods
This five-year retrospective study included 216 patients of both
sexes; their average age was 22 years, and they underwent sur-
gery at the Ear, Throat and Nose Clinic in Novi Sad in the period
from 2001 to 2006. There were 89 male, and 127 female patients.
Results
Most patients were aged 18 – 22 years (57%). A nasal pyramid
deformity with septal deviation was present in 81.1% of patients,
whereas 18.9% (41 patients) presented only with a nasal pyra-
mid deformity. Out of the total number of patients, 24 patients
had both nasal kyphosis and scoliosis. All patients underwent
closed rhinoplasty with obligatory correction of the tip of the
nose. The nasal hump removal with lateral osteotomy was also
performed in all patients. Two patients underwent reoperation,
due to small dorsal humps within the cartilage, while one patient
had a postoperative septal perforation. One patient presented
with a postoperative abscess of the nasal dorsum, which was
conservatively managed.
Conclusion
Nasal hump is the most common nasal pyramid deformity, often
without a nasal septum deviation. It is quite easily treated by
surgery. Two patients have already undergone reoperation with
good results, and two patients had postoperative complications.
Postoperative complications were recorded in 1,85% of patients
Literatura
Summary
Key words: Nose; Kyphosis; Nasal Septum; Nasal Cartilages; Rhinoplasty; Postoperative Complications
Rad je primljen 18. X 2007.
Prihvaćen za štampu 12. II 2008.
BIBLID.0025-8105:(2010):LXIII:3-4:159-162.
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