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- Title
Nasal Reconstruction of a Frontonasal Dysplasia via Septal L-Strut Reconstruction Using Costal Cartilage.
- Authors
Kim, Yong Bae; Nam, Seung Min; Park, Eun Soo; Choi, Chang Yong; Cha, Han Gyu; Kim, Jun Hyun
- Abstract
Objective: Frontonasal dysplasia (FND) is a rare congenital condition. Its major features include hypertelorism, a large and bifid nasal tip, and a broad nasal root. We present our technique of septal L-strut reconstruction using costal cartilage. Design: Retrospective review from June 2008 and August 2017. Methods: Under general anesthesia, 6 patients with FND underwent septal reconstruction using costal cartilage via open rhinoplasty. We reconstructed the nasal and septal cartilaginous framework by placing columellar struts and cantilever-type grafts. Results: The patients ranged in age from 6 to 13 years old. All were female. The follow-up period ranged from 8 months to 2 years; we encountered no postoperative complications (infection, nasal obstruction, or recurrence). All patients were satisfied with their nasal appearance. Conclusions: Although the results were not entirely satisfactory from an esthetic point of view, we found that FND can be treated via septal reconstruction with costal cartilage and that the clinical outcomes are reliable and satisfactory. Our approach is a useful option for FND patients.
- Subjects
CARTILAGE transplantation; RHINOPLASTY; RIB cage; CRANIOFACIAL abnormalities; RETROSPECTIVE studies; ACQUISITION of data; SURGERY; PATIENTS; PATIENT satisfaction; NASAL septum; AUTOGRAFTS; TREATMENT effectiveness; MEDICAL records; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; LONGITUDINAL method; EVALUATION
- Publication
Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, 2022, Vol 59, Issue 10, p1306
- ISSN
1055-6656
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/10556656211036614