title: Management of wide nasofrontal angle with GORE-TEX implants.
abstract: We present an easy alternative to enhance rhinoplasty in patients with wide nasofrontal angles. By implanting PTFE (GORE-TEX) in the glabella region, we obtained a significant change in nasal shape. Twenty-seven patients were treated with this technique with no complications and with good results. The material showed excellent biocompatibility, matching the host tissues perfectly.
authors.affiliation: Buenos Aires, Republica Argentina.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Viñal
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Saladino
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Ginesin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005546:Forehead / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012189:Retrospective Studies
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene