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L-Strut Cartilage Graft: A Versatile Graft in Functional Rhinoplasty.
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Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India [Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg] 2024 Oct; Vol. 76 (5), pp. 4111-4118. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 10. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Anterior and high septal deviation can severely affect the functional and cosmetic outcomes of a patient. Conventional septoplasty would not be sufficient in these conditions to restore the functionality and aesthetics of a nose, and the majority of the patients require L-shaped grafts for the reconstruction of the septum. In the present study, we shared our experience in using an L-strut cartilage graft in functional rhinoplasty. It is a retrospective study of 60 patients who underwent septorhinoplasty from March 2020 to January 2023 using an L-strut cartilage graft for functional and aesthetic abnormality. The functional and aesthetic outcomes have been evaluated and compared before and 12 months after the surgery. L-strut cartilage graft was used in 60 cases of functional rhinoplasty. There was a significant improvement in the functional and aesthetic outcomes in all the cases ( p < 0.05). No significant intraoperative and postoperative complications were detected in any of the patients until 12 months of follow-up. L-strut cartilage graft could be a versatile graft that can be successfully utilized in patients with gross anterior/dorsal septal deviation. It provides a stable, straight midline fixation of the neoseptum, ensuring good functional and aesthetic results without major complications.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interestThere are no conflicts of interest among the authors.<br /> (© Association of Otolaryngologists of India 2024. Springer Nature or its licensor (e.g. a society or other partner) holds exclusive rights to this article under a publishing agreement with the author(s) or other rightsholder(s); author self-archiving of the accepted manuscript version of this article is solely governed by the terms of such publishing agreement and applicable law.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2231-3796
- Volume :
- 76
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39376368
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-024-04795-5