Correction of short collumella by using the free composite graft of ear lobe

VernacularTitle:耳垂复合组织游离移植修复鼻小柱过短畸形
Author: Ailin LI ; Shengguo SHAN ; Siyang LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Repair of columella; Free composite graft
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(3):152-154
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate a simple and safe method for correction of the flat nose tip with the short columella. Methods The flat nose tip with the extend strut graft was corrected by using the rib cartilage or Medpor and the secondary defect of columella was repaired with the free composite graft of ear lobe in 8 cases of rhinoplasties. Results The free composite graft of ear lobe survived well and the color was similar to the neighboring tissue. There was no obviously secondary deformation at the donor site in all the cases by following-up from 1 to 2 years. Conclusions It is a simple and effective method without secondary deformation to repair the short columella by using the free composite graft of ear lobe in rhinoplasty.