Viability of Cultured Human Nasal Septum Chondrocytes After Crushing

Radix Grafts in Cosmetic Rhinoplasty

“…The appropriate graft consistency has been likened to that of a "wet cornflake" 8 ; however, excess bruising of a cartilage graft decreases graft viability. 9 When using ePTFE, we have found that a 2-mmthick patch provides adequate augmentation in most cases. Occasionally, a smaller piece can be stacked on the deeper side if more than 2 mm of augmentation is desired.…”

Combined Use of Crushed Cartilage and Fibrin Sealant for Radix Augmentation in Asian Rhinoplasty

“…[23][24][25] The small fragments of crushed cartilage are easy to manipulate and do not warp, which is a complication seen with solid cartilage grafts. Crushed cartilage grafts may thus offer a means of concealing dorsal irregularities and achieving a smoother dorsal surface after rhinoplasty.…”

“…Crushed cartilage grafts may thus offer a means of concealing dorsal irregularities and achieving a smoother dorsal surface after rhinoplasty. 23 Recently, several studies have reported that the degree of crushing is an important factor in cartilage viability and in predicting the clinical outcome of autogenous cartilage grafts. 23,26,27 Slight crushing causes variable amounts of chondrocyte proliferation and preserves viability.…”

Dorsal Nasal Augmentation: Is the Composite Graft Consisting of Conchal Cartilage and Retroauricular Fascia an Effective Option?

“…11,25,26 In addition to these concerns, there is controversy regarding the short-and long-term effects of morselization on cartilage graft viability. Garg et al, 27 Cakmak and Buyuklu, 28 and Cakmak et al 29,30 believed that aggressive morselization decreases chondrocyte viability. Garg et al suggested that slightly and moderately crushed cartilages present uniform regions of viable and nonviable cells and thus could have more predictable graft survival.…”