Open AccessModified lateral crural spanning suture of the nasal tip: Suspension element
Author(s) -
Wael K.A. Hussein,
Ahmed Soliman Ismail,
Ahmed Ibrahim,
Ahmed A. Omran
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
egyptian journal of ear nose throat and allied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.108
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 2090-3405
pISSN - 2090-0740
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejenta.2016.12.019
Subject(s) - fibrous joint , suspension (topology) , anatomy , materials science , geology , medicine , mathematics , homotopy , pure mathematics
Several techniques have been described to improve nasal tip definition, such as cartilage resection, tip grafts, and suture placement. Lateral alar convexities are a common deformity that requires attention during rhinoplasty. The lateral crural spanning suture provides a predictable, accurate method of correcting excess lateral crural convexity without the need for procedures that would compromise the integrity of the cartilage.Objectives: Aiming to achieve the maximum support of the nasal tip and to maintain the position of the tip in a fashion that prevents postoperative droopiness, we have modified the classic lateral crural spanning suture.Methods: A prospective study of 113 patients was conducted over patients presented to our hospital aiming at improving nasal tip definition through modified lateral crural spanning suture.Results: In this study, added improved of the nasal tip width and rotation was achieved in all the patients admitted for rhinoplasty