‘Elephant’ graft to assist implant-retained nasal prosthesis

Abstract Large rhinectomy defects can be reconstructed with endosseous craniofacial implants and an alloplastic implant-retained prosthesis. The survival of the implants and prosthesis is aided by the placement of split skin grafts. A simple and effective technique is described to enable accurate pl...

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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2008-06, Vol.37 (6), p.576-577
Main Authors: Ethunandan, M, Downie, I.P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Dentistry
Humans
Medical sciences
Nose - surgery
Orthopedic surgery
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Prostheses and Implants
Prosthesis Design
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - instrumentation
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Skin Transplantation - methods
Skin Transplantation - pathology
Surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Summary:Abstract Large rhinectomy defects can be reconstructed with endosseous craniofacial implants and an alloplastic implant-retained prosthesis. The survival of the implants and prosthesis is aided by the placement of split skin grafts. A simple and effective technique is described to enable accurate placement of a split skin graft in a single piece, by shaping it ‘like an elephant’.
ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/j.ijom.2008.01.006