Mechanical properties of extensive calcified costal cartilage: An experimental study
Heliyon, 2023 Background: Autologous costal cartilage is widely used as nasal augmentation or nasal reconstruction material. However, no study has focused on the mechanical difference between no calcified costal cartilage and extensive calcified costal cartilage at ...
Wenfang Dong +2 more
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Lost fractures: prevalence and risk factors for missed costosternal and costal cartilage fractures among patients with radiologic chest wall injury [PDF]
Trauma Surgery & Acute Care OpenBackground Costosternal cartilages and the costal margin, collectively termed costal cartilage, are hyaline cartilage connecting ribs to the sternum and to adjacent ribs, respectively.
Tracy J Johns +20 more
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Breaking waves and cartilage: Surgical management of costal cartilage injuries in surfing-related trauma [PDF]
Trauma Case ReportsBlunt thoracic trauma, often leading to rib fractures and costal cartilage injuries, is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients.
Samy Bendjemil, Joseph D. Forrester
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Management of Acute Postoperative Infections Following Microtia Reconstruction With Costal Cartilage Grafts [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenBackground:. Acute postoperative infection is a serious complication of microtia. This study analyzes infection rates and treatment outcomes to identify risk factors and improve infection control strategies. Methods:.
Asuka Takada, MD +6 more
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Rare case of rib-like ossification arising from a Y-shaped fourth costal cartilage [PDF]
Radiology Case ReportsI report a rare anatomical variant observed in a male cadaver in his 70s on postmortem computed tomography. The left fourth costal cartilage showed Y-shaped branching, with one branch exhibiting ossification that formed a rib-like structure extending ...
Akihito Usui, PhD
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Empty Nose Syndrome Treated With Inferior Turbinate Augmentation Using Homologous Costal Cartilage [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenSummary:. Empty nose syndrome (ENS) is a debilitating, iatrogenic condition caused by a previous inferior turbinectomy; the symptoms of which include subjective feelings of suffocation despite an objectively patent nasal passage. The definitive treatment
Yu-Hsun Chiu, MD, PhD +3 more
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Long-term Outcomes on Patients with Microtia after Autogenous Costal Cartilage Reconstruction [PDF]
Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAutologous costal cartilage grafts remain the gold standard method for microtia reconstruction. However, reports on its long-term outcomes are limited.
Misa Kataoka +5 more
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Rhinoplasty Exclusively Utilizing Autologous Costal Cartilage for Patients with Prior Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenBackground:. Rhinoplasty in patients with previous unilateral cleft lip repair is a surgical challenge due to complex nasal deformities, including a horizontally positioned nasal wing, wide cleft side nostrils, nasal base defects, and a short and ...
Vinh Hoang Le, MD +2 more
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Lyophilized allogeneic costal cartilage graft for septorhinoplasty [PDF]
Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2023 Background As rhinoplasty techniques have become more complex, surgeons often need more than what septal or conchal cartilage can provide. While costal cartilage became more popular for that reason, some surgeons are still uncomfortable with its ...
Jin Sup Eom +4 more
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Application of Real Size Film Printing Technology in Costal Cartilage CT Image
CT Lilun yu yingyong yanjiu, 2023 Objective: To explore the film printing technology for displaying the true size of costal cartilage on medical film. Methods: The CT images of costal cartilage of 31 patients were selected and processed 14×17 inches (35×43 cm), calculate the main image ...
Jie CAO +6 more
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