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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*
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: [email protected]

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.

Type
Short Communication
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2014 

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