Nasal reconstruction with autologous rib cartilage: a 43-year follow-up.
Autogenous costal cartilage has long been a popular material for nasal augmentation. The history of autogenous cartilage transplantation is reviewed. Two patients are presented who underwent nasal augmentation with autologous costal cartilage with a 43-year follow-up on each patient.
Horton
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Medical College of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Va.
Matthews
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D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries; D012086:Reoperation; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous