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Management of Postsurgical Empty Nose Syndrome. Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America Talmadge, J., Nayak, J. V., Yao, W., Citardi, M. J. 2019; 27 (4): 465–75

Abstract

Empty nose syndrome (ENS) is a controversial condition associated with disruption of nasal airflow caused by excessive loss of turbinate tissue. ENS arises after total or near-total inferior turbinate resection. Patients present with intense fixation on the perception of nasal obstruction. Diagnostic tools to assess for empty nose syndrome include a validated patient questionnaire and the office cotton test. Treatment involves topical moisturization, behavioral/psychiatric assessment/treatment, and surgical reconstruction. Current data show promising long-term efficacy after surgical intervention. Postprocedural ENS is best prevented by minimizing inferior and middle turbinate tissue loss.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.fsc.2019.07.005

View details for PubMedID 31587766