Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Nasal augmentation with split calvarial grafts in Orientals.

F D Parsa1

  • 1Department of Surgery Plastic, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|February 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Autogenous split calvarial grafts offer a practical solution for nasal augmentation in Oriental patients. This method, often done under local anesthesia, shows a low complication rate and good patient tolerance.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Upper eyelid ptosis repair after cataract extraction and the importance of Hering's test.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2001
Same author

Closure of palatal fistula with a local mucoperiosteal flap lined with buccal mucosal graft.

The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association·2000
Same author

How to avoid eyelid ptosis when injecting botulinum toxin into the corrugators.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2000
Same author

Lower eyelid hernia repair for palpebral bags: a comparative study.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·1998
Same author

Treatment of giant seborrheic keratoses.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·1998
Same author

A case report on spontaneous return of levator function following postcataract blepharoptosis repair.

Annals of plastic surgery·1996

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Nasal augmentation is a common procedure.
  • Alloplastic materials have limitations and risks.
  • Autogenous grafts are an alternative for reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of autogenous split calvarial grafts for nasal augmentation.
  • To assess outcomes in Oriental patients undergoing this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 62 Oriental patients undergoing nasal augmentation with split calvarial grafts.
  • Procedures performed under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting.
  • Data collected on operating time, patient demographics, complications, and follow-up.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Mean operating time for graft harvesting was 32 minutes.
  • 8.0% complication rate, including minor seroma-hematoma and two recipient-site issues (bone resorption, overcorrection).
  • Local anesthesia was well-tolerated with low intraoperative discomfort.

Conclusions:

  • Autogenous split calvarial grafts are a useful and practical option for nasal augmentation.
  • The technique provides a viable alternative to alloplastic materials.
  • Easy accessibility and good outcomes support its use in diverse nasal augmentation cases.