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Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 4/2009

01-07-2009 | Original Article

Alar Batten Cartilage Graft: Treatment of Internal and External Nasal Valve Collapse

Authors: Valerio Cervelli, Diana Spallone, J. Davide Bottini, Erminia Silvi, Pietro Gentile, Beniamino Curcio, Michele Pascali

Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery | Issue 4/2009

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Abstract

Background

The aim of this study was to describe the efficacy of alar batten graft in correcting internal and external nasal valve collapse (i.n.v. and e.n.v.) and evaluate the functional and aesthetic results.

Methods

From July 2006 to September 2008, 80 patients (54 females and 26 males) underwent alar batten cartilage grafting. The patients were divided into three groups: (1) 55 patients with iatrogenic nasal valve collapse (80% i.n.v., 20% e.n.v.), (2) 15 patients with posttraumatic nasal valve collapse (45% i.n.v., 55% e.n.v.), and (3) 10 patients with congenital nasal valve collapse (100% e.n.v.). Patients were evaluated at 6, 12, 24, and some at 36 months after surgery. The final follow-up was at least 24 months.

Results

The results of this study revealed a significant increase in the size of the aperture at the internal or external nasal valve after the application of alar batten grafts. All the patients noted improvement in their nasal airway breathing and in their cosmetic appearance. No major complication was observed.

Conclusion

The alar batten graft is a simple, versatile technique for long-term reshaping, repositioning, and reconstruction of the nasal valve collapse.
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Metadata
Title
Alar Batten Cartilage Graft: Treatment of Internal and External Nasal Valve Collapse
Authors
Valerio Cervelli
Diana Spallone
J. Davide Bottini
Erminia Silvi
Pietro Gentile
Beniamino Curcio
Michele Pascali
Publication date
01-07-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 0364-216X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5241
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-009-9349-5

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