Nasal grafts and implants in revision rhinoplasty.
Problems associated with primary rhinoplasty are often due to overresection of the nasal skeleton. One of the primary goals in revision rhinoplasty is to restore nasal architecture. To do so, the facial plastic surgeon can choose from numerous grafting materials. A key understanding of the benefits and limitations of each implant or graft and implants commonly used in revision rhinoplasty surgery.
Romo
Thomas
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 10021, USA. docromo@aol.com
Kwak
Edward S
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D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D003094:Collagen; D004954:Esthetics; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012086:Reoperation; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013526:Surgical Mesh
C440568:Alloderm; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D003094:Collagen