Success of mid-vault collapse repair on both sides?

November 2, 2013
Asked By:Can'tBreathe2013 in CA

I know success heavily weighs on a surgeon's skills and techniques.... but talking about the average success of using ear or even rib for mid-vault collapse on both sides, what are the chances of graft re-absorption and additional surgeries? I'd like this next (my second) to be my LAST. Yet I hear from patients who consult with regular ENTs that these types of corrective surgeries *always* fail.... which alarms and depresses me. Any long-term success rates documented?

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November 6, 2013

Answer: Repair of nasal valve collapse

November 6, 2013

Answer: Repair of nasal valve collapse

November 5, 2013

Answer: Spreader grafts for mid vault collapse

November 5, 2013

Answer: Spreader grafts for mid vault collapse

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