The anchor graft: a novel technique in rhinoplasty. 2008

C W David Chang, and Richard E Davis
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Missouri, 1 Hospital Dr, MA314, Columbia, MO 65212, USA. changda@health.missouri.edu

We review our use of a modified tip graft that we termed the anchor graft for the correction of nasal tip deformities. This modified infratip shield graft was used to improve alar rim positioning, while simultaneously improving tip projection and/or augmenting infratip fullness. Standardized preoperative and postoperative photographs were taken of each patient. Aesthetic appearance was subjectively judged by the physician and a patient survey. Complications were tabulated. Sixteen patients met the requirements for inclusion in our study. Eleven patients received follow-up for more than 1 year. All patients demonstrated good aesthetic improvement, with only minor complications. No extrusion of the graft was noted. All patients reported a natural-appearing and normal-feeling nose after a minimum follow-up of 6 months. Revision surgery was elected in 4 patients, 2 of whom initially presented as revision cases. The anchor graft is a new technique to aid in cosmetic modification of the nasal tip as well as to improve the functional and aesthetic appearance of the nasal ala and external nasal valve.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D012086 Reoperation A repeat operation for the same condition in the same patient due to disease progression or recurrence, or as followup to failed previous surgery. Revision, Joint,Revision, Surgical,Surgery, Repeat,Surgical Revision,Repeat Surgery,Revision Surgery,Joint Revision,Revision Surgeries,Surgery, Revision
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012225 Rhinoplasty A plastic surgical operation on the nose, either reconstructive, restorative, or cosmetic. (Dorland, 28th ed) Rhinoplasties
D014182 Transplantation, Autologous Transplantation of an individual's own tissue from one site to another site. Autografting,Autologous Transplantation,Autotransplantation,Autograftings,Autologous Transplantations,Autotransplantations,Transplantations, Autologous
D053441 Suture Anchors Implants used in arthroscopic surgery and other orthopedic procedures to attach soft tissue to bone. One end of a suture is tied to soft tissue and the other end to the implant. The anchors are made of a variety of materials including titanium, stainless steel, or absorbable polymers. Bone Anchors,Anchor, Bone,Anchor, Suture,Anchors, Bone,Anchors, Suture,Bone Anchor,Suture Anchor

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