Nasal augmentation in chondrodysplasia punctata using tissue expansion.

Abstract

Chondrodysplasia punctata is an uncommon group of congenital bone dysplasias. A common feature of this disease is a characteristic facial appearance including nasal hypoplasia. This paper describes the management of a case presenting with this disease in which soft tissue augmentation was achieved with tissue expansion of the nasal skin. Follow-up of more than 4 years demonstrates that a satisfactory result has been achieved, with no facial scars. The relevant literature is discussed.

• Authors: H R Webster, D R Marshall
• Journal: British journal of plastic surgery (Br J Plast Surg) Vol. 44 Issue 5 Pg. 384-5 (Jul 1991) ISSN: 0007-1226 [Print] England
• PMID: 1873620 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Chondrodysplasia Punctata (surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Nose (abnormalities)
• Rhinoplasty (methods)
• Tissue Expansion