Autologous cartilage graft rhinoplasties

The authors report their experience with autologous graft rhinoplasties. Data were collected retrospectively, with selection of only autologous grafts from 2,000 rhinoplasties performed at the Plastic and Reconstructive Department of the University of Rome Tor Vergata. A total of 62 patients from Ja...

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Published in:Aesthetic plastic surgery 2006-04, Vol.30 (2), p.169-174
Main Authors: Araco, A, Gravante, G, Araco, F, Castrì, F, Delogu, D, Filingeri, V, Casciani, C U, Cervelli, V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cartilage - transplantation
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Nasal Septum - surgery
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
Retrospective Studies
Rhinoplasty - methods
Transplantation, Autologous
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Summary:The authors report their experience with autologous graft rhinoplasties. Data were collected retrospectively, with selection of only autologous grafts from 2,000 rhinoplasties performed at the Plastic and Reconstructive Department of the University of Rome Tor Vergata. A total of 62 patients from January 1995 to January 2005 were selected. Most of the patients were treated with the "open tip" technique, whereas 9.7% had a classic endonasal approach. Follow-up evaluation was performed with outpatient visits at 2 and 6 weeks, then at 3, 6, and 12 months. Good aesthetic results were obtained for 93.5% of the patients, and 83.7% had complete satisfaction. Autologuos cartilage graft rhinoplasty is an affordable technique easy to learn that widens possibilities of interventions for nasal pyramid reconstruction.
ISSN:0364-216X
1432-5241
DOI:10.1007/s00266-005-0184-z