Use of aesthetic rhinoplasty procedures in reconstructive nasal surgery.
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| Abstract |
Resection of cancer often involves the excision of underlying hard tissue, and some procedures in aesthetic rhinoplasty can be used in reconstructive nasal surgery to increase the margin of safety while still achieving an acceptable aesthetic and functional outcome. We have used techniques from aesthetic rhinoplasty to shape the nasal framework. Osteotomy and formation of the tip were used in 17 patients with defects (ranging from 1 to 3.5 cm in size) from the nasal root to the tip of the nose. After the underlying bony or cartilaginous framework, or both, had been removed, the resulting open roof deformity had to be corrected by osteotomy of the bony nasal wall and the tip shaped by excision and suturing, including insertion of the tip graft and columellar strut graft. After this, and narrowing of the nose, the defect was smaller and could be closed with local tissue without tension. There were no deformities in the contour, and patency of the airway was maintained. Patients were satisfied with both the aesthetic and functional results. Although the margin of safety was increased, shaping the nasal framework reduced the size of the defect, which allowed tension-free closure with a local flap. The operation requires a thorough knowledge of procedures used in aesthetic rhinoplasty.
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| Authors | Alireza Ghassemi, Albert Rübben, Behnam Bohluli, Frank Hölzle, Mehrangiz Ghassemi |
| Journal | The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery (Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg) Vol. 53 Issue 1 Pg. 44-8 (Jan 2015) ISSN: 1532-1940 [Electronic] Scotland |
| PMID | 25445386 (Publication Type: Journal Article) |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2014 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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