A 6-year experience with the use of expanded XXXX in rhinoplasty.

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To date, there are few published large series within the literature on the use of expanded @entity736 (Gore-Tex) in rhinoplasty. This retrospective study, based on chart and photographic reviews, serves to contribute a 6-year experience (mean @entity1 follow-up period, 17.5 months) with the alloplast in nasal surgery amassed by one surgeon. The same technique was used in all the 189 @entity1 reviewed, who received 211 procedures. The 189 @entity1 , 44 male and 145 female and from 15 to 70 years of age, were reviewed 3 months to 6 years after Gore-Tex implantation rhinoplasties. The results were assessed according to the follow-up notes in the chart reflecting @entity1 ' and surgeon's comments and full preoperative and postoperative photographic documentation. @entity1 satisfaction was expressed with respect to aesthetic and functional outcome in all cases. @entity1 impressions were verified by critical assessment during follow-up examination. The implants showed excellent stability and tissue tolerance. Complications requiring removal occurred in 2.7 percent of implants placed. The authors are of the opinion that, in rhinoplasty, with the exception of the nasal tip, columella, or problems in which corrections would require @entity2003 of the grafted or implanted material, the Gore-Tex alloplast is an excellent alternative to autografts. Nasal tip or columellar sites do not render adequate soft-tissue cover, allowing the implant to rest close to the @entity954 . Because this creates additional risk of implant extrusion, such locations were avoided in the series of @entity1 presented.
