Use of osteosynthesis titanium microplates in rhinoplasty

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2021-06

Authors

Xavier, Rui
Amorim, Hugo
Menger, Dirk Jan
de Carvalho, Henrique Cyrne
Spratley, Jorge

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Abstract

Even in the most difficult clinical scenario of reconstructive rhinoplasty, a solid fixation of the nasal L-strut is possible. Fixation by using titanium microplates screwed to the facial skull has proved to be stable two years after surgery, providing a good outcome.

Keywords

nasal framework, nasal L-strut fixation, reconstructive rhinoplasty, rhinoplasty, titanium microplates, General Medicine

Citation

Xavier, R, Amorim, H, Menger, D J, de Carvalho, H C & Spratley, J 2021, 'Use of osteosynthesis titanium microplates in rhinoplasty', Clinical case reports, vol. 9, no. 6, e04206, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4206