Chondroplastic graft augmentation rhinoplasty.
A challenging surgical problem is the correction of supra-tip depression of the nose following collapse of nasal septal support. Numerous materials have been used in augmentation rhinoplasties attempting to correct this deformity, all having certain disadvantages. A modified technique is described in which costal cartilage surrounded by perichondrium is grafted in such noses; the results of a small series is discussed. The problems of graft distortion and resorbtion appear to have been satisfactorily overcome by using this procedure.
Spencer
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Chester Royal Infirmary.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D012272:Ribs