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ReviewLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2025

A Scoping Review of Surgical Interventions for Nasal Valve Obstruction in Facial Paralysis.

Raj Patel, Daaren Bukhari, Sullivan Smith, Luis Rubio, Amy Pittman

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Review in Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Raj PatelLoyola Medicine Maywood Illinois USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8828-2293
Daaren BukhariLoyola Medicine Maywood Illinois USA.
Sullivan SmithLoyola Medicine Maywood Illinois USA.
Luis RubioLoyola Medicine Maywood Illinois USA.
Amy PittmanLoyola Medicine Maywood Illinois USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: The main objective of this scoping review was to identify various surgical techniques used to treat nasal airway obstruction Caused by facial paralysis and summarize available outcome data for these techniques. Data Sources: A literature search was conducted using Medline (PubMed) and Embase to find clinical studies on nasal obstruction and facial paralysis from their inception to April 2024. Review Methods: Literature was reviewed for studies that investigated the surgical treatment for nasal valve obstruction in patients experiencing facial paralysis. A search was conducted using Results: Fascia lata sling and suture suspension improved NOSE scores by 21 and 31 points, respectively. Subjective symptom relief ranged from 77% to 100%, with fascia lata sling showing consistent 100% improvement. Complication rates were lowest with fascia lata sling, at 4.3%, and highest with suture suspension, at 23.5%. Revision rates were 1.5% for fascia lata and 14.1% for suture suspension. Conclusions: Surgical correction of nasal valve obstruction in facial paralysis requires unique considerations. Further studies are necessary to determine the safest and most effective options for treating this unique problem.

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facial paralysisnasal valve obstructionsurgical interventions

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PMID41323661
PMCPMC12658621

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