The Effect of Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures on Nasal Width Following Cinch Sutures in Orthognathic Surgery

The Effect of Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures on Nasal Width Following Cinch Sutures in Orthognathic Surgery

Background: Non-absorbable materials (nylon) are always used in cinch sutures to maintain nasal width and to improve harmonious facial symmetry in orthognathic surgery. However, a few drawbacks of nylon materials have been clinically reported following orthognathic surgery, such as nasal irritation...

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Main Authors: Po-Fang Wang, Dax Carlo Pascasio, Soo Ha Kwon, Shih-Hsien Chen, Pang-Yun Chou, Chuan-Fong Yao, Ying-An Chen, Cheng-Hui Lin, Yu-Ray Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Symmetry
Subjects:
nylon
PDS
cinch suture
orthognathic surgery
nasal width
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/13/8/1495

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