Treatment of posttraumatic nasal deformity.

This paper surveys 57 consecutive cases of posttraumatic rhinoplasty. The commonest cause of injury was sporting activities. Thirty-seven percent of patients had additional non traumatic nasal problems. Ninety-four percent considered the nasal appearance and airway after surgery to be either satisfactory or significantly improved. There were no serious complications. It is concluded that this type of surgery is effective in improving the appearance and function of the traumatised nose while preaccident nasal pathology may usually be helped simultaneously.