title: Retraction technique in open-approach rhinoplasty.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Various techniques are used to maintain retraction of the skin flap during open-approach rhinoplasty.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This report aims to present the use of maxillofacial retractors in open-approach rhinoplasty, a previously undescribed technique.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Use of these retractors provides excellent exposure of the lower lateral cartilages for surgery of the nasal tip, as well as access for surgery on the upper lateral cartilages. This technique allows the surgeon and assistant to proceed with surgery without needing to maintain retraction with a hand-held instrument.
authors: ENT Department, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. davidellul01@gmail.com
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authors: Ellul
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authors: Sheikh
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D055171:Nasal Cartilages / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013525:Surgical Instruments