title: Autologous Rib Grafts in the Management of the Crooked Nose.
abstract: Rhinoplasty is arguably one of the most challenging procedures a facial plastic surgeon performs. Numerous techniques have been developed since the inception of rhinoplasty to aid in correction of aesthetic and functional issues. Congenital, iatrogenic, and traumatic etiologies can all lead to a crooked nose. Autologous rib or costal cartilage grafting is a powerful tool that can aid the surgeon in successful correction of the crooked nose.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Porter
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas.
authors.forename: J David
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Kriet
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas.
authors.forename: Clinton D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Humphrey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D066186:Costal Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D018579:Patient Selection; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous