Is Irradiated Homologous Costal Cartilage Reliable? A Meta-Analysis of Complication Rates in Rhinoplasty.

ABSTRACT: Background: Irradiated homologous costal cartilage (IHCC) may be a convenient, cost-effective and efficient alternative source of graft material in rhinoplasty; however, a systematic review and meta-analysis on this topic have not been previously performed. Objectives: We sought to summarize and pool data on complications associated with the use of IHCC grafting in rhinoplasty. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses criteria. We conducted PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science database searches, and screened articles using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Pooled complication rates were analyzed using a random-effects model. Results: Of the 13 studie

SUBMITTER: Kadakia N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9389060 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature