Abstract
The nasal valve has long been described as the anatomical boundary most likely to
inhibit nasal airflow and lead to subsequent nasal obstruction. Although many procedures
can address this area to improve the nasal airway, for over 20 years, suture lateralization
of the external nasal valve has been described as a minimally invasive technique that
can improve nasal breathing. We report our modification of the standard technique
in which we lateralize the placement of the bone-anchored suture and incorporate Gore-Tex
within the nasal vestibular incision to prevent tissue migration.
Keywords
Mitek - suspension - nasal valve - suture lateralization - Gore-Tex - nasal obstruction
