¸ñÀû: The use of fibrin sealant to stabilize crushed-cartilage grafts can
be a
reliable, effective technique for radix augmentation in rhinoplasty.
However, long-term follow-up has been warranted to further assess
the
resorption rate of crushed cartilage. This study evaluated the long-
term
outcome of crushed cartilagefibrin sealant combination graft (CCFG)
for
radix augmentation in rhinoplasty patients. ¹æ¹ý:This is a observational study of patients who underwent rhinoplasty
including radix augmentation using CCFG. 21 patients who could be
observed
for more than 2 years postoperatively were assessed. This study is
focused
on noninfective absorption and other complications and postoperative
changes
of radix after augmentation rhinoplsaty using CCFG. The result of
surgery
was evaluated by comparing nasal measurements on photographs taken
preoperatively and 2-year postoperatively. °á°ú:Radix augmentation, which had increased an average of 20.97.5% after the
procedure, was maintained at follow-up 2 years postoperatively. No major
complications including infection, rejection, extrusion, or persistent
erythema of the nasal skin, were observed postoperatively. There was no
displacement of the crushed cartilage grafts. Complications included one
case of partial resorption of the grafts and two cases of graft visibility
and irregular graft contour. One of these patients underwent revision
surgery. °á·Ð:The use of crushed cartilagefibrin sealant combination graft is a
reliable,
effective technique for radix augmentation in Asian patients. |