Butterfly Graft Technique for Addressing the Internal Nasal Valve

Facial Plast Surg. 2022 Aug;38(4):347-352. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1753521. Epub 2022 Oct 21.

Abstract

Nasal airway obstruction is a common presenting complaint to otolaryngology clinics, with the internal valve a commonly implicated anatomic area of obstruction. The nasal butterfly graft is a robust technique to address this subsite with good reported functional and aesthetic outcomes in both primary and secondary rhinoplasty. We describe our approach to patient evaluation, surgical candidate selection, operative technique, and outcomes assessment for this technique.

MeSH terms

  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Humans
  • Nasal Obstruction* / etiology
  • Nasal Obstruction* / surgery
  • Nasal Septum / surgery
  • Nose / surgery
  • Rhinoplasty* / methods