CHỈNH HÌNH VAN MŨI BẰNG MẢNH GHÉP SỤN TỰ THÂN: BÁO CÁO CA LÂM SÀNG

Abstract

Objectives: Nasal valve collapse is one of the common causes of nasal obstruction, affecting the quality of life of patients. Currently, there are various treatments for nasal valve collapse. The choice of appropriate treatment methods depends on each specific patient case. Case report: A 45-year-old male patient, who has a history of recurrent right-sided nasal congestion for many years, was diagnosed with right nasal valve collapse and a deviated septum. The patient underwent septoplasty and utilized septal cartilage harvested during septoplasty to reconstruct the nasal valve structure. After a 3-month follow-up, the surgery achieved good results, with the patient no longer experiencing nasal congestion and being satisfied with the surgical outcome. Discussion: Several surgical methods for nasal valve reconstruction have demonstrated good effectiveness. Choosing the surgical method and type of graft suitable for each patient is a significant challenge for surgeons. Surgeon needs to accurately assess the patient's condition in order to select the appropriate treatment method. In this case, nasal valve reconstruction using autologous cartilage harvested from the deviated septum via an open approach was considered optimal. Conclusion: Nasal valve reconstruction is an effective and definitive treatment method for nasal valve collapse. The decision-making and implementation of nasal valve reconstruction surgery require a specific consultation process and close collaboration between the physician and the patient to achieve both aesthetic and functional outcomes.