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01-10-2016 | Case Report

Dome Reconstruction in a Rare Case of Alar Cartilage Agenesis of the Middle and Lateral Crura

Authors: Gregor M. Bran, Frank Riedel

Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery | Issue 5/2016

Abstract

Congenital deformities of the nasal cartilage are extremely rare. Often, they remain undiscovered until an open approach is completed during rhinoplasty. We present a case of unilateral congenital agenesis of the middle and lateral crura of the alar cartilage. A new concept for dome reconstruction using conchal cartilage is introduced. Additionally, current concepts of embryology are summarized, which will help understanding the pathophysiology of such rare deformities.

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Title: Dome Reconstruction in a Rare Case of Alar Cartilage Agenesis of the Middle and Lateral Crura
Authors: Gregor M. Bran
Frank Riedel
Publication date: 01-10-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery / Issue 5/2016
Print ISSN: 0364-216X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5241
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-016-0669-y

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Dome Reconstruction in a Rare Case of Alar Cartilage Agenesis of the Middle and Lateral Crura

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