Correction of the pinched nasal tip with alar spreader grafts. |
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Authors: | J P Gunter R J Rohrich |
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Institution: | Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. |
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Abstract: | A pinched nasal tip is caused by collapsed alar rims secondary to weak lateral crura. The resulting deformity can be corrected with alar spreader grafts--autogenous grafts of septal or auricular cartilage that are inserted between and deep to the remaining lateral crura to force them apart, propping up the caved-in segment. We describe the surgical technique, indications, and variations in design of alar spreader grafts and present representative results from our series of 38 patients. |
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