title: [Homografts of irradiated costal cartilage].
abstract: Preserved irradiated homologous rib cartilage is not frequently used in spite of many publications confirming its value. To draw attention of Canadian otolaryngologists, a review of 62 cases with at least two years follow-up is presented confirming the absence of resorption or immunology response. Furthermore preserved irradiated rib cartilage has been used as replacement for bone grafts in a series presented with illustrations of the stable results obtained. The change of behavior of homologous cartilage in human introduced by gamma irradiation would need to be investigated.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000637:transplantation*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D012272:Ribs; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Les homogreffes de cartilage costal irradié.