Nostril Reconstruction Using a Special Graft
Author Information
Author(s): Schmid DW MD, Summa PG MD, Wettstein R MD, FMH, EBOPRAS, Erba P MD, Raffoul W MD, FMH, Kalbermatten DF MD, MPhil, FMH, EBOPRAS
Primary Institution: Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Hypothesis
Can a perichondrial cutaneous graft combined with a cartilage strip effectively reconstruct alar defects of the nose?
Conclusion
The study demonstrates that a cartilage strip-enhanced perichondrial cutaneous graft can successfully reconstruct alar defects.
Supporting Evidence
- The perichondrial cutaneous graft has been shown to yield excellent cosmetic and functional results.
- The graft maintains original thickness and contracts less compared to skin grafts.
- The procedure has a low complication rate and high patient satisfaction.
Takeaway
Doctors can use a special skin and cartilage graft to fix the nose when a part is missing, and it works really well.
Methodology
A perichondrial cutaneous graft combined with a cartilage strip was used for reconstructing a nostril defect in a patient.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 72-year-old female patient with basal cell carcinoma.
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