Effect of alar rim graft on external nasal valve collapse and alar contour | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences | ||
| Article 34, Volume 22, Issue 22, January 2021, Pages 1-3 PDF (462.17 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejentas.2021.69822.1342 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ahmed Negm Elshazly1; Yasser Elbadawy2; Mohamed Gamea* 3 | ||
| 1Ent department, misr university for science and technology | ||
| 2Department of Plastic Surgery, Zayed Specialized Hospital, Egypt | ||
| 3Department of Otolaryngology, College of medicine, Misr University for science and technology | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Alar rim collapse is an agonizing problem that has both cosmetic and functional sequalae. It has been usually addressed with batten grafts. In this study, we are describing a simple technique for insertion of alar rim grafts to fix external nasal valve collapse. Patients and Methods: Between January 2018 and October 2020, eighteen patients with alar rim collapse or deformities were addressed using alar rim septal cartilage grafting. Results: All patients who underwent alar rim grafting for external nasal valve collapse were evaluated functionally and aesthetically with post-operative follow up ranging from 12 to 24 month. During which, they showed marked improvement in their nasal airway patency with complete satisfaction for the aesthetic outcome. No complications were encountered. Conclusion: Alar rim grafting is a simple and effective approach to provide support for the external nasal valve and alar contour. In cases of malpositioned lower lateral cartilage, alar flaring, nasal tip deformities, mild retraction, or contour asymmetries, these cartilage grafts showed good outcomes in primary or revision cases. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Alar rim collapse; alar rim grafts; external nasal valve; lower lateral cartilage | ||
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