A Novel Technique for Spreader Flap by Folding the Dorsal Hump in Patients Undergoing Primary Rhinoplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We describe our novel modified spreader flap, which involves keeping the large cartilaginous septal T hump attached to the upper lateral cartilages to increase the thickness and length of the flap. Our objectives were to assess hump reduction and recurrence, nasal axis deviation, dorsal width, internal nasal valve grade, and Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) score preoperatively and one year postoperatively.

Materials and methods

In a prospective study that included 21 patients who met the criteria, patients were followed up for 1 year after surgery, with an assessment of the dorsal projection, tip projection, axis deviation, dorsal width, and internal nasal valve grade. In addition, the modified Cottle maneuver and Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation score were als

SUBMITTER: AlAwadh IH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9612725 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature