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Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2003;5:424-426.

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MANY OF the best articles in the rhinoplasty literature are the result of an experienced surgeon taking an in-depth look at a specific clinical problem. Kridel and colleagues¹ have provided us with a gem of an article dealing with the definition, etiology, prevention, and treatment of nasal bossae. Their contribution is superb, and there is very little that a discussant can disagree with. Therefore, my only option is to offer a personal perspective.

Many of the insights of Kridel and coauthors are new, and one of the most important is distinguishing between early and late presentation. Their observation that bossae can occur early and be the result of preexisting deformities that have been accentuated by destabilizing surgery, often from a closed delivery approach that divides the interdomal ligaments, is noteworthy. Equally, the causal effect of aggressive open suture techniques must be included.^2-3 However, their suggested method of treatment—"repair as soon . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Rollin Daniel, MD
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Newport, CA 92660
(e-mail: rkdaniel@aol.com)

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