BACKGROUND Numerous cartilage grafts from a number of donor sites have been described, each with a different shape and size. These donor sites include the nasal septum, costal chondral cartilage, and the conchal bowl. Although harvests from the conchal bowl are commonly-employed, the techniques have been minimally-described in the literature, particularly as it applies to rhinoplasty. OBJECTI...

BACKGROUND Alar retraction is a challenging condition in rhinoplasty marked by exaggerated nostril exposure and awkwardness. Although various methods for correcting alar retraction have been introduced, none is without drawbacks. Herein, we report a simple procedure that is both effective and safe for correcting alar retraction using only conchal cartilage grafting. METHODS Between August 200...

Split ear lobe repair is one of the commonest request in cosmetic facial surgery. Frequently, the ear lobe split is prone to recurrence following surgical repair. A new technique is described which strengthens the ear lobe tissues using locally available conchal cartilage to prevent recurrence. 98 women in age range from 18 to 62 years with varying grades of split earlobe were operated using th...

Split ear lobe repair is one of the commonest request in cosmetic facial surgery. Frequently, the ear lobe split is prone to recurrence following surgical repair. A new technique is described which strengthens the ear lobe tissues using locally available conchal cartilage to prevent recurrence. 98 women in age range from 18 to 62 years with varying grades of split earlobe were operated using th...

OBJECTIVE To report our experience with the use of a modification of the back-to-back autogenous conchal cartilage graft, used as a medial crural extension graft, for reconstruction of the caudal septum. METHODS Retrospective review of all patients undergoing caudal septal reconstruction using a modification of the back-to-back conchal cartilage graft from January 1, 2007, through June 1, 200...

Infectious scleritis by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a well-known vision-threatening disease. In particular, scleral trauma following pterygium surgery may increase the risk of sclera inflammation. Surgical debridement and repair is necessary in patients who do not respond to medical treatments, such as topical and intravenous antibiotics. We reports herein the effectiveness of an autologous peric...

We have devised a technique of two-stage tracheal reconstruction using S-shaped skin flaps and an aural conchal cartilage graft. During the first operation, S-shaped skin flaps were elevated before resection of the trachea. A tracheocutaneous fistula was created at the tracheal defect using S-shaped skin flaps while placing the conchal cartilage graft underneath. During the second operation, a ...

abstract background: the retroauricular-temporal or washio flap has been introduced for reconstruction of partial nose and cheek defects, and has many advantages. we decided to evaluate the extended use of this technique in order to repair full thickness nasal defects. methods: superficial temporal and retroauricular arteries are identified with doppler flowmetry. selection points a, b, c and d...

Objective: Twenty patients who presented to the ENT, head and neck department with nasal septal abscess were retrospectively studied. Design: Retrospective study. Setting: KVG Medical College and Hospital, Sullia. Study period: January 2006 to June 2010 (54 months) Patients: Twenty patients (17 males and 3 females), aged between 7 to 45 years (average age 25.25 years), with nasal septal abscess...

Patients who undergo corrective surgery for cleft lip are known to be at risk for subsequently developing secondary nasal deformity. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Y-shaped conchal cartilage transplantation on the correction of nasal deformity secondary to cleft lip and its influence on mental health. Sixteen patients with nasal deformity secondary to cleft lip admitted...