Uses of Various Grafting Techniques in External Approach Rhinoplasty: An Overview. 2016

Nazir A Khan, and Ayaz Rehman, and Rajshri Yadav
Otorhinolaryngology Skims Medical College, Srinagar, India.

The surgeons performing rhinoplasty found Graft selection the greatest challenge. To avoid an immune response the preferred choice thus far for nasal reconstruction would be autograft compared to allograft due to its lower rate of rejection. We have evaluated 30 patients who underwent open rhinoplasty and We used conchal and septal cartilaginous grafts in various forms by the open approach to correct various nasal deformities compared our experience regarding the operative technique, graft availability, indications, and limitations. No bony graft material or synthetic materials were used. Preoperative extensive evaluation of the patient was done in order to determine the type of deformity and the type of graft to be used in order to correct the deformity. Preoperative and postoperative photographs were taken in four basic views: frontal, lateral, lateral-oblique and basal in order to assess the results of the surgery. The study was done on 30 patients (20 male and 10 females) using the external rhinoplasty approach using the septal and conchal cartilages in different forms. Autologous septal cartilage was used in most of the patients (25 out of 30) and conchal cartilage was used in 5 patients. Multiple grafting techniques were used in some patients. Three patients had traumatic etiology. Columellar strut graft along with TIG technique was used in 16 patients, spreader graft was used in 8 patients, and septal extension graft was used in 5 patient and shield graft in 1 patient. Septorhinoplasty continues to evolve through various new techniques and modifications with the main goal to improve functional nasal airway and to restore cosmetic harmony to the face. Optimum result is very much dependent on the surgeon's attention to functional, aesthetic, and reconstructive principles and graft selection.

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