A 46-year-old male visited for a broad nose deformity. The patient had undergone surgery for the maxillary sinusitis at six years of age. Subsequently, a broad nose deformity gradually appeared, worsening as he matured. The patient had become concerned about this deformity. Significant broad nose deformity was evident, and the computed tomography (CT) images revealed a collapsed maxillary sinus and a prominent expansion of the nasal cavity and piriform aperture.
The patient had no abnormalities of the nose until after the first surgery. Furthermore, there were no congenital diseases or trauma that could have led to nasal deformity. What would be the course of treatment for this patient? Source : Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure its accuracy, we make…
