Surgical Correction Case of Dynamic External Valve Collapse with Alar Batten Graft and Flaring Suture

Various factors contribute to nasal congestion. Therefore, a meticulous physical examination including sinus endoscopy and visual inspection is needed. Amongst, evaluating nasal valve function plays an important role. If diagnosed with valve dysfunction, surgical correction of nasal valve is required, especially when the nasal symptom persists after septoplasty. Various surgical techniques are adopted, depending on anatomical structure, the patient's specific aesthetic needs, and surgeon's preference. This article introduces a case of surgical treatment of dynamic nasal valve collapse with alar batten graft and alar flaring suture.