Correction of Saddle Nose Deformity using Autogenous Cartilage Graft.
- Author:
Ji Seon CHEON
1
;
Gyu Bo KIM
;
Jeong Yeol YANG
;
Myung Seok SHIN
;
Seung Chan LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. pschanz@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Saddle nose;
Auricular cartilage;
Costal cartilage
- MeSH:
Cartilage*;
Congenital Abnormalities*;
Ear Cartilage;
Humans;
Nose*;
Transplants*
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
2007;34(1):81-87
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Correction of saddle nose remains problematic both in the technique of reconstruction and in the choice of implant material for nasal augmentation. A large variety of graft materials have been used for the reconstruction of the saddle nose deformity. The purpose of this study is to determinate an algorithm for deciding alternative graft materials used in correction of saddle nose deformity. METHODS: Six patients with saddle nose who were corrected using by auricular cartilage and costal cartilage at Chosun university hospital were analyzed. RESULTS: After a mean interval of 12 months, all patients were satisfied with the esthetic and functional result. CONCLUSION: Auricular cartilage is an excellent graft material for esthetic and functional reconstruction of mild to moderate saddle nose deformity.
