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Deviated nose correction by using the spreader graft in the convex side
Pedro Wey Barbosa de Oliveira1, Rogério Pezato, Luiz Carlos Gregório
1Escola Paulista de Medicina, Federal University of São Paulo, Pirajussara General Hospital, Rua Maria Curupaiti 948, 02452-002 São Paulo, SP.
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|February 20, 2007
Summary
This study introduces a new rhinoplasty technique using spreader grafts to correct deviated noses. The method proved successful in improving nasal appearance in six patients over two years.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Deviated noses result from complex anatomical abnormalities, necessitating diverse surgical correction methods.
- A single approach is insufficient for all nasal deformities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and evaluate a novel rhinoplasty technique for deviated noses.
- To assess the efficacy of using a spreader graft on the convex side of a deviated nose.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving six patients undergoing rhinoplasty.
- Insertion of a spreader graft on the convex side of the deviated nose.
- Two-year follow-up period to assess outcomes.
Main Results:
- All six patients experienced significant improvement in external nasal appearance.
- The spreader graft technique demonstrated positive aesthetic outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The spreader graft technique is a viable and successful option for correcting specific cases of deviated noses.
- This method offers a valuable addition to the surgical armamentarium for nasal deformities.
