Rhinoplasty - analysis of the techniques used in a service in the south of Brazil
Introduction: In the rhinoplasty, as in other surgeries, an adequate exposure of the manipulated structures is essential for a positive surgical result. Various techniques are used, and these may vary, mainly, because of the anatomical alterations found. Objective: To evaluate which are the most com...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
2008-09-01
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| Series: | International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.arquivosdeorl.org.br/conteudo/acervo_eng.asp?Id=542 |
| Summary: | Introduction: In the rhinoplasty, as in other surgeries, an adequate exposure of the manipulated structures is essential for a positive surgical result. Various techniques are used, and these may vary, mainly, because of the anatomical alterations found. Objective: To evaluate which are the most common surgical techniques and maneuver used in our service. Method: Retrospective analysis of the surgical descriptions of patients submitted to the rhinoplasty in the Otorhinolaryngology Department of the Clinical Hospital - UFPR in the year of 2007. Results: 79 patients were evaluated; in 86% of whom rhinoplasty with basic technique was performed, between 6,4% and 7,6% delivery and external rhinoplasty were used, respectively. Conclusion: In our service we performed basic technique rhinoplasty in the great majority of the patients. |
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| ISSN: | 1809-9777 1809-4864 |