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. 2022 Oct;74(Suppl 2):1430-1432.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-021-02543-7. Epub 2021 Apr 29.

Columellar Strut in Correcting the Recurrent Vestibular Stenosis

Pradeep Pradhan  1 , Chappity Preetam  1
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Columellar Strut in Correcting the Recurrent Vestibular Stenosis

Pradeep Pradhan et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2022 Oct.

Abstract

Management of vestibular stenosis is always a challenge in rhinology, especially for patients with complete vestibular stenosis. Tip plasty (with columella strut) can be supplemented to the primary surgery, can ensure good functional and cosmetic outcomes in patients with complete vestibular stenosis.

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Conflict of interestThere are no conflicts of interest among the authors.

Figures

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Shows complete vestibular stenosis (Right side) with under projected nasal tip
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Placement of columellar strut between two medial crura
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Insertion of custom-made stents from endotracheal tube (8 mm diameter) in both the nasal cavity
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Photograph shows vestibular lumen 6 months after the primary surgery
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Comparison of tip projection before and after the tip plasty
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