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Comparison of four different types of osteotomes for lateral osteotomy: A cadaver study

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In this study, four different types of osteotomes were compared in lateral osteotomy of cosmetic rhinoplasty. For this purpose, 32 halves of 16 cadavers were used. Fracture line and mucosal injuries were evaluated. Statistical analyses were made to find out if there is any relation between the type of osteotomes and the extent of injury. At the same time bone thickness was measured on the osteotomy line. Wide osteotomes have shown more mucosal injuries which is statistically significant. Bone thickness does not exceed 3 mm at any point on the osteotomy lines.

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  1. Abide-i Hürriyet Cad., Hür-riyet Ap. 110/11, Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey

    Ismail Kuran M.D., Hakan Özcan M.D., Ahme Usta M.D. & Lütfü Bas M.D.

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Kuran, I., Özcan, H., Usta, A. et al. Comparison of four different types of osteotomes for lateral osteotomy: A cadaver study. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 20, 323–326 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00228464

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