Radix saw: a useful tool for rhinoplasty to correct high radix.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The most difficult aspect of radix lowering is determining the maximum amount of bone that can be removed with osteotomes; here, we describe use of a radix saw, which is a new tool for determining this amount.

Objective

In this study, we describe use of a radix saw, which is a new tool to reduce the radix.

Methods

The medical charts of 96 patients undergoing surgery to lower a high radix between 2016 and 2017 were assessed retrospectively. All operations were performed by the senior surgeon. Outcomes were assessed by comparing preoperative photographs with the most recent follow-up photographs (minimum of 6 months postoperatively). The photographs were all taken using the same imaging settings, and with consistent subject distance and angulation. The phot

SUBMITTER: Seneldir S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9422727 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature