Open AccessObjective Comparison Between Spreader Grafts and Flaps for Mid-Nasal Vault Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Author(s) -
Nabil Galal Zeid,
Ahmed Shawky Mohamed,
Mahmoud El-Fouly,
Khaled Azooz,
Mohamed Muddather Aleryan,
Mohamed Abd Elmottaleb Sabaa
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
plastic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.398
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 2292-5511
pISSN - 2292-5503
DOI - 10.1177/2292550319880919
Subject(s) - vault (architecture) , randomized controlled trial , medicine , surgery , engineering , structural engineering
The goal of rhinoplasty is not exclusively aesthetic and the nasal function should always be considered. Several rhinoplasty techniques can participate in nasal valve dysfunction (eg, dorsal hump reductions). Therefore, mid-nasal vault reconstruction by spreader grafts or flaps is mandatory in these cases. To date, there is a literature gap in comparing both techniques objectively. This study shows an objective comparison between spreader grafts and flaps for mid-nasal vault reconstruction.