Serpentine Sign: evidence of airway compensation in patients with empty nose syndrome
The Serpentine Sign was associated with fewer ENS symptoms in patients with ENS. The severity of septal mucosal swelling decreased after surgical reconstruction. These results imply a significant impact of airflow alteration due to over-reduction of the inferior turbinate on the nasal mucosa.
Authors
- P-H Chang
- P-W Wu
- Chao Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2799-7181)
- TJ Lee
- F P Yu
Institutions
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Rhinology Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4193/rhin25.230
- Primary Topic
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00