Alar Batten Cartilage Graft: Treatment of Internal and External Nasal Valve Collapse

Background The aim of this study was to describe the efficacy of alar batten graft in correcting internal and external nasal valve collapse (i.n.v. and e.n.v.) and evaluate the functional and aesthetic results. Methods From July 2006 to September 2008, 80 patients (54 females and 26 males) underwent...

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Published in:Aesthetic plastic surgery 2009-07, Vol.33 (4), p.625-634
Main Authors: Cervelli, Valerio, Spallone, Diana, Bottini, J. Davide, Silvi, Erminia, Gentile, Pietro, Curcio, Beniamino, Pascali, Michele
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Ear Cartilage - transplantation
Female
Humans
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Nose - abnormalities
Nose - surgery
Original Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Plastic Surgery
Rhinoplasty - methods
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Summary:Background The aim of this study was to describe the efficacy of alar batten graft in correcting internal and external nasal valve collapse (i.n.v. and e.n.v.) and evaluate the functional and aesthetic results. Methods From July 2006 to September 2008, 80 patients (54 females and 26 males) underwent alar batten cartilage grafting. The patients were divided into three groups: (1) 55 patients with iatrogenic nasal valve collapse (80% i.n.v., 20% e.n.v.), (2) 15 patients with posttraumatic nasal valve collapse (45% i.n.v., 55% e.n.v.), and (3) 10 patients with congenital nasal valve collapse (100% e.n.v.). Patients were evaluated at 6, 12, 24, and some at 36 months after surgery. The final follow-up was at least 24 months. Results The results of this study revealed a significant increase in the size of the aperture at the internal or external nasal valve after the application of alar batten grafts. All the patients noted improvement in their nasal airway breathing and in their cosmetic appearance. No major complication was observed. Conclusion The alar batten graft is a simple, versatile technique for long-term reshaping, repositioning, and reconstruction of the nasal valve collapse.
ISSN:0364-216X
1432-5241
DOI:10.1007/s00266-009-9349-5