title: Using Grafts and Granulation to Improve Nasal Repair.
abstract: Skin grafts offer a dynamic repair option for nasal defects of appropriate size, depth, and location. Granulation and grafting can successfully be used as stand-alone reconstructive options or in conjunction with flap repair. This article reviews suitable indications for graft and granulation use in nasal repair to achieve optimum functional and esthetic outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Ringgold Standard Institution, Saint Louis, Missouri.
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Gruber
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University Ringgold Standard Institution, Saint Louis, Missouri.
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Walen
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Ringgold Standard Institution, Saint Louis, Missouri.
authors.forename: Sean T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Massa
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Ringgold Standard Institution, Saint Louis, Missouri.
authors.forename: Ian A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Maher
mesh_terms: D006097:Granulation Tissue; D006801:Humans; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D058106:Wound Closure Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing