
pmid: 12167075
Secondary septorhinoplasty often requires a large amount of tissue, and autogenous costal cartilage is one type of grafting material that can be used in these cases. In this study, 20 patients with severe nasal deformity received autogenous costal cartilage grafts. Nineteen of the 20 cases were revisions. Costal cartilage grafts were used for structural and nonstructural purposes in these patients. Follow-up ranged from 8 to 32 months. The complications included 1 patient with early wound infection and 3 with minor warping. There were no problems with graft resorption or extrusion. Other than temporary pain, there were also no complications at the donor sites. We conclude that the autogenous costal cartilage graft is an outstanding material for volume filling and structural support when large amounts of tissue are needed in septorhinoplasty.
Adult, Male, Reoperation, Adolescent, Nose Deformities, Acquired, Ribs, Middle Aged, Nose, Rhinoplasty, Transplantation, Autologous, Cartilage, Treatment Outcome, Humans, Female, Nasal Septum
Adult, Male, Reoperation, Adolescent, Nose Deformities, Acquired, Ribs, Middle Aged, Nose, Rhinoplasty, Transplantation, Autologous, Cartilage, Treatment Outcome, Humans, Female, Nasal Septum
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