Harvesting split thickness costal cartilage graft [PDF]
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2017 Aim: There are few complications associated with harvesting of full thickness coastal cartilage grafts i.e., pneumothorax (0.9%), contour deformities and prolonged post-operative pain.
Sunil Gaba +3 more
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10th Rib Cartilage: Another Option of the Costal Cartilage Graft for Rhinoplasty [PDF]
Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2015 Background The costal cartilage allows for versatile and stable cartilage supply for rhi-noplasty but disadvantages remain; to minimize these, the 10th costal cartilage was used.
Jae Hoon Kim +4 more
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Monobloc Reconstruction of Dome, Medial Crura, and Columella with Gamma-Shaped Costal Cartilage Graft [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2017 Summary:. In severe nasal deformities, the original cartilages are removed, or they become unusable because of previous operations. Costal cartilage (CC) is one of the most important tools for the replacement of deficient nasal osteocartilaginous ...
Aret Çerçi Özkan, MD +2 more
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Repair of the femoral head osteochondral defect in a swine model using autologous costal cartilage graft transplantation [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic TranslationBackground: Mosaic transplantation using autologous osteochondral graft (AOCG) is an effective treatment for osteochondral lesion however, at the sacrifice of irreversible damage to the donor articular surface.
Fuchou Hsiang +11 more
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Costal Cartilage Graft to Prevent Drooping after Free Flap Reconstruction of the Lower Lip [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2022 Summary:. For large lower lip defects, a thin flap combined with a tendon is the standard reconstructive option. However, this method can result in flap ptosis, which occurred in two of our patients.
Masamitsu Kuwahara, MD, PhD +8 more
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Optimal Costal Cartilage Graft Selection According to Cartilage Shape: Anatomical Considerations for Rhinoplasty. [PDF]
Facial Plast Surg, 2017 AbstractCostal cartilage grafting is a commonly used reconstruction procedure, particularly in rhinoplasty. Although costal cartilage is broadly used in reconstructive surgery, there are differing opinions regarding which costal cartilage levels provide the most ideal grafts. Grafts are typically designed to match the shape of the recipient site.
Bender-Heine AN +6 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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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2014 Background: Autogenous costal cartilage is a good option for large volume requirements in rhinoplasty, when septal or conchal cartilages do not suffice. Reluctance to use costal cartilage is due to apprehension of warping. However, warping can be avoided
Uday Bhat +5 more
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Ingenious technique of smoothening costal cartilage graft by glass polishing disc [PDF]
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2016 How to cite this article: Thacoor A, Othman D, Jivan S. Disposable gloves as an educational tool in teaching hand anatomy. Indian J Plast Surg 2016;49:287-8.
Kapil Agrawal, Raghav Shrotriya
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Costal Cartilage Graft Repair Osteochondral Defect in a Mouse Model. [PDF]
Cartilage, 2023 Objective Osteochondral defects develop into osteoarthritis without intervention. Costal cartilage can be utilized as an alternative source for repairing osteochondral defect. Our previous clinical study has shown the successful osteochondral repair by costal cartilage graft with integration into host bone bed.
Pang Y +11 more
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