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Bilateral nasal vestibular stenosis: a case of rhinoscleroma and review of surgical techniques

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Vestibular stenosis is an uncommon but debilitating cause of nasal obstruction. It is caused by disruption of the nasal vestibular lining with secondary proliferation of granulation and fibrous tissue. A number of techniques have been described for repair of the stenotic segment. Correction can be difficult because of the tendency of wound contracture and recurrence. We present a surgical technique that employs the concept of excision of the stenotic segment, enlargement of the vestibule and placement of a full thickness skin flap. Its ability to resist contracture obviates the need for post-operative stenting and gives good result.

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  1. Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, 110 029, India

    Manish Gupta & A. K. Rai

  2. 1217 Type-IV Qrtr., Govt. Medical College Hosp. Campus, Sect. 32-B, Chandigarh, India

    Manish Gupta

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Gupta, M., Rai, A.K. Bilateral nasal vestibular stenosis: a case of rhinoscleroma and review of surgical techniques. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck S 60, 72–75 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-008-0023-z

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