Findings from Northwell Health Provides New Data about Wegener's Granulomatosis [Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegener's Granulomatosis) Nasal Reconstruction: Improved Outcomes With No Delay].

A study conducted by Northwell Health in Great Neck, New York, examined the outcomes of nasal reconstruction surgery in patients with Wegener's granulomatosis, a condition that causes nasal collapse and deformity. The study aimed to compare the functional and aesthetic outcomes of immediate versus delayed nasal reconstruction and measure the impact on psychosocial well-being. The results showed that immediate surgery led to superior functional and aesthetic scores and better psychosocial indicators compared to delayed surgery. The study suggests that immediate cartilaginous nasal reconstruction may be more beneficial than waiting for disease burnout before undergoing surgery. [Extracted from the article]