Correction of inadequate nasotip projection with ePTFE implants
- VernacularTitle:鼻整形术中应用膨体聚四氟乙烯治疗鼻尖低平
- Author:
Chong REN
;
Haihuan MA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Rhinoplasty;
Nasal tip;
ePTFE
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To seek the method for the correction of inadequate nasotip projection with the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene(ePTFE) implants to reduce the complications caused by the traditional method.Methods The enhanced ePTFE implants were used to correct the deformity of the inadequate nasotip projection by the nasal median incision of butterfly-shape together with lateral incision of marginal nosewing.Results This rhinoplasty was correcred in 536 cases of saddle nose with the correction of the inadequate nasotip projection.All the cases were followed up for 3 months to 6 years.533 cases(99.4 %) got satisfactory results and 3 cases(0.6 %) failed with wound infection,in which the implants were taken out and replaced after 3 months,and all the three cases got satisfactory results.Conclusion It is an effective new method for the correction of the inadequate nasotip projection.
