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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery logoLink to Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
. 2001 Jan;53(1):21–22. doi: 10.1007/BF02910973

Opening the stenosed nostrill: How I do it

D A Tandon 1
PMCID: PMC3450877  PMID: 23119745

Abstract

Acquired stenosis of the anterior nares can often be a refractory problem. A z-plasty utilizing a cheek flap was used to obtain a one-stage opening of the stenosed nostril in three cases. The procedure obviates the need for prolonged stenting and leaves only an unobtrusive scar.

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