The operation of lateral rhinotomy does not perhaps receive as much attention as it might, despite the excellent exposure of the nasal passages and surrounding anatomy that can be obtained. A personal account of 100 consecutive operations for varying pathology is described in the hope that more surgeons may be aware of the value of this procedure.
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