Ear cartilage grafts to the nose.
We present our experience in the treatment of secondary nasal deformities caused by excessive resection of the nasal dorsum. We have used ear cartilage autografts, with good results and (on the whole) little or no resorption (some have been followed for 10 years). We consider it essential to correctly shape the transplant and to hold it firmly in the proper position for a period of not less than one week.
D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*