The Use of Endonasal Spreader Grafts in Preservation Rhinoplasty

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SUMMARY: Rhinoplasty is a complicated procedure that requires surgical finesse and precision to sculpt a framework that suits each patient's unique anatomical needs. Extensive resection may lead to nasal valve incompetence, causing obstructive symptoms associated with reduced quality of life. Numerous techniques have been described to help preserve and open the nasal airway, thereby mitigating valvular obstructive problems. In particular, the endonasal spreader graft is a common technique used to widen the internal nasal valve cross-sectional area while limiting external incisions and preserving local nasal structures. Preservation rhinoplasty is a variation of the traditional rhinoplasty that can lower the nasal dorsum without causing major disruption to the nasal keystone area, the junction between the middle and upper thirds of the nose. This study describes the successful and safe combination of these two surgical operations, demonstrating three case examples in which all patients reported improved postoperative nasal obstruction symptoms. Using endonasal spreader grafts in preservation rhinoplasty allows providers to manage the nasal valve and nasal dorsum similarly to the external approach without extensive deconstruction and reconstruction.

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E-Artikel

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2023

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2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:151

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Plastic and reconstructive surgery - 151(2023), 3 vom: 01. März, Seite 398e-401e

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Go, Beatrice C [VerfasserIn]
Frost, Ariel S [VerfasserIn]
Friedman, Oren [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 27.02.2023

Date Revised 16.03.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

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10.1097/PRS.0000000000009911

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NLM352408073