Push-down of the external nasal pyramid by resection of wedges
Huizing, E.H.
Rhinology 13(4): 185-190
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-0729 PMID: 1226480 Document Number: 85463
A technique of wedge resection is used for reduction of an extreme projection of the bony nasal pyramid. In these cases the push-down technique is inadequate, and resection of the dorsum is considered too destructive. The method consists of the resection under direct vision of a bony triangle at the base of the bony pyramid. To this end, a subperiosteal tunnel about 7-8 mm wide is created on the lateral and medial surface of the nasal bones via vestibular incisions.