A Different Stabilization Technique of Autogenous Cartilage Grafts in Saddle Nose Deformity: Prevention Warping and Resorption.

Background: Saddle nose deformity (SND) is a collapse of the cartilage and bone structures forming the dorsal projection of the nose. After the use of autologous cartilage in the treatment of SND, resorption and warping continue to be a problem.

Methods: This study presents results from 11 patients with SND types III and IV from 2005 to 2017 treated with autologous cartilage fixed with microplates and microscrews.

Lip reconstruction using a functioning serratus anterior free flap: preliminary study.

Reconstructive surgery to the lips requires the replacement of defective tissues with similarly functioning tissues. While non-dynamic free tissue transfers provide adequate lower lip reconstruction, improved benefits may be obtained with innervated free muscle flaps. This study reports the use of innervated serratus anterior muscle free flaps for lip reconstruction in five patients.

Use of Systemic to Enhance the Survival of Random-Pattern Skin Flaps.

Background: Skin flaps are commonly used in soft-tissue reconstruction; however, necrosis can be a frequent complication. Several systemic and local agents have been used in attempts to improve skin flap survival, but none that can prevent flap necrosis have been identified.

Aims: This study aims to determine whether the use of systemic extract can prevent flap necrosis and improve skin flap recovery.

Cleft lip nose correction combining open rhinoplasty with the Dibbel technique.

Cleft lip nose rhinoplasty is a challenging procedure because of the different presentation and severity of the deformity. Due to this presentation type, there is still no standard procedure correcting all the components of the deformity although a number of techniques have been published in literature. In this study, the effectiveness of the combination of open rhinoplasty and the Dibbel technique with nasal sill augmentation was evaluated.