Alvarado JY, Rodríguez PL, Moscoso JMB, López UF, Montes BJJ

Language: Spanish
References: 13
Page: 47-51
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ABSTRACT

Background: Aesthetics of the nose is an important aspect of an integral diagnosis for rhinoplasty, where not only its shape is evaluated but its function as well. The goal in the radix surgery is to modify the position of the nasion, its projection and in some cases its width, to balance the different parts of the nose. This modification is done by altering the nasal frontal angle, to achieve and aesthetic effect. The use of grafts at the nasal radix is a useful option when an augmentation surgery of the nasal frontal angle is done. Autologous crushed cartilage graft is an excellent choice for the use in the radix, because of its easy access during surgery and its malleability, viability and durability.
Objective: To report the results obtained from 15 patientes submitted to a crushed autologous graft nasal radix.
Patients and methods: Retrospective revision was done on all patients with autologous crushed cartilage graft at the nasal radix that underwent surgery during June 2001-December 2007.The changes of the nasal frontal angle were evaluated with the Powell method by standardized photographs before and after surgery.
Results: All patients presented and increase of the nasal frontal angle after surgery and it was maintained during the first year.
Conclusions: The autologous smashed cartilage graft increases the nasal frontal angle and it remains during the first year.

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