Rib cartilage is the most reliable material for structural support and dorsal augmentation in Asian rhinoplasty with its robust strength and bountiful amount. Its value is incomparable especially in complex, cartilage...Rib cartilage is the most reliable material for structural support and dorsal augmentation in Asian rhinoplasty with its robust strength and bountiful amount. Its value is incomparable especially in complex, cartilage-depleted revision surgery or major reconstruction. There are many articles regarding harvesting and carving of rib cartilage in rhinoplasty,however, only few has focused on preoperative and postoperative issues. Preoperatively, evaluating cartilage availability, assessing quality and quantity of cartilage, and choosing the cartilage to harvest are necessary. Although easily overlooked, proper postoperative management of rib cartilage rhinoplasty patients is key to prevent infection and heighten patient satisfaction. Here in, I would like to introduce how I evaluate rib cartilage rhinoplasty patients preoperatively and manage them postoperatively to maximize the surgical results.展开更多
Autologous costal cartilage is an excellent source of graft in rhinoplasty due to its rich supply,durability,versatility,and functionality.For a long time,rhinoplasty surgeons have been critical of using autologous co...Autologous costal cartilage is an excellent source of graft in rhinoplasty due to its rich supply,durability,versatility,and functionality.For a long time,rhinoplasty surgeons have been critical of using autologous costal cartilage based on the potential for associated complications including donor site morbidities,postoperative pain,warping,and long operation time.Even with this criticism,costal cartilage is still a gra昀material of choice in cartilage depleting revision rhinoplasty.Recently,there has been a steady increase in costal cartilage use even in primary augmentation rhinoplasty,especially in Asian.展开更多
文摘Rib cartilage is the most reliable material for structural support and dorsal augmentation in Asian rhinoplasty with its robust strength and bountiful amount. Its value is incomparable especially in complex, cartilage-depleted revision surgery or major reconstruction. There are many articles regarding harvesting and carving of rib cartilage in rhinoplasty,however, only few has focused on preoperative and postoperative issues. Preoperatively, evaluating cartilage availability, assessing quality and quantity of cartilage, and choosing the cartilage to harvest are necessary. Although easily overlooked, proper postoperative management of rib cartilage rhinoplasty patients is key to prevent infection and heighten patient satisfaction. Here in, I would like to introduce how I evaluate rib cartilage rhinoplasty patients preoperatively and manage them postoperatively to maximize the surgical results.
文摘Autologous costal cartilage is an excellent source of graft in rhinoplasty due to its rich supply,durability,versatility,and functionality.For a long time,rhinoplasty surgeons have been critical of using autologous costal cartilage based on the potential for associated complications including donor site morbidities,postoperative pain,warping,and long operation time.Even with this criticism,costal cartilage is still a gra昀material of choice in cartilage depleting revision rhinoplasty.Recently,there has been a steady increase in costal cartilage use even in primary augmentation rhinoplasty,especially in Asian.
