Intranasal Composite Grafts for Dorsal Support

The Use of Composite Auricular Grafts in Nasal Reconstruction

“…There are several other uses of composite grafts in nasal reconstruction. Rhinoplasty may require a graft for augmentation or replacement of deficient tissue 11 . Alar collapse and post‐traumatic cicatrization can also be handled by this technique.…”

Grafts in Dermatologic Surgery

“…The graft is further secured and supported by intranasal packing using materials such as rolled cotton, cellulose hemostatic fabric, petrolatum gauze ribbon, and polyvinyl acetal sponges with or without nasal tubes to allow air passage 80,86,91,92. Sterile ointment and a nonadherent surgical dressing are applied externally, and this dressing is kept in place for 1 week.…”

Management of Severe Bilateral Nasal Wall Collapse

“…Septal surgery precedes the graft placement and often is critical in reconstructing the internal nasal valve. 5 The graft, usually measuring 2 3 3 1 3 cm is first prepared for placement by sizing it. This is done by placing the graft over the intended placement site and cutting it to the appropriate dimensions.…”