Reconstructive surgery of the injured nose.

A method of reconstructing healed injuries of the nose in the adult and young growing child is presented. The actual surgical technique is relatively simple and may be acquired easily during the period of residency or in many of the excellent postgraduate courses that are presented. Emphasis should be placed on restoration of function and form. A basic understanding of septal anatomy and physiology provides a good foundation in the treatment of this organ. Appreciation of the fundamental inter-relationships of the bone pyramid and the cartilaginous vault and lobule provides the foundation of proper treatment of the external nose. When both elements of the nose require attention, combined septal and rhinoplastic techniques should produce the best result.