Autologous cartilage graft rhinoplasties.
BACKGROUND
The authors report their experience with autologous graft rhinoplasties.


METHODS
Data were collected retrospectively, with selection of only autologous grafts from 2,000 rhinoplasties performed at the Plastic and Reconstructive Department of the University of Rome Tor Vergata.


RESULTS
A total of 62 patients from January 1995 to January 2005 were selected. Most of the patients were treated with the "open tip" technique, whereas 9.7% had a classic endonasal approach. Follow-up evaluation was performed with outpatient visits at 2 and 6 weeks, then at 3, 6, and 12 months. Good aesthetic results were obtained for 93.5% of the patients, and 83.7% had complete satisfaction.


CONCLUSIONS
Autologuos cartilage graft rhinoplasty is an affordable technique easy to learn that widens possibilities of interventions for nasal pyramid reconstruction.
Araco
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Crown House Hospital, Oldburi, Birmingham, UK.
Gravante
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G
Araco
F
F
Castrì
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F
Delogu
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D
Filingeri
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V
Casciani
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CU
Cervelli
V
V
D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous