Deviated nose correction by using the spreader graft in the convex side.
A deviated nose is the result of a set of anatomical abnormalities, and for this reason there are many methods for correcting such defects. Therefore we should not use only one single method in all cases of nasal deformities.


OBJECTIVE
In this prospective study we propose a new method using a spreader graft on the convex side of the deviated nose.


METHODS
We performed rhinoplasty in six patients by inserting a spreader graft in the convex side of the deviated nose and followed them for two years.


RESULTS
All six patients presented an improvement in the external appearance of their noses.


CONCLUSIONS
This study showed that in some particular cases, the spreader graft technique can be used successfully to correct deviated noses.
Oliveira
Pedro Wey Barbosa de
PW
Escola Paulista de Medicina, Federal University of São Paulo, Pirajussara General Hospital, Rua Maria Curupaiti 948, 02452-002 São Paulo, SP.
Pezato
Rogério
R
Gregório
Luiz Carlos
LC
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000637:transplantation; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome