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Retraction technique in open-approach rhinoplasty

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 July 2011

D Ellul  and
S Sheikh
D Ellul*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
S Sheikh
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr David Ellul, ENT Department, Southern General Hospital, Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TF, Scotland, UK E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

Background:

Various techniques are used to maintain retraction of the skin flap during open-approach rhinoplasty.

Objective:

This report aims to present the use of maxillofacial retractors in open-approach rhinoplasty, a previously undescribed technique.

Conclusion:

Use of these retractors provides excellent exposure of the lower lateral cartilages for surgery of the nasal tip, as well as access for surgery on the upper lateral cartilages. This technique allows the surgeon and assistant to proceed with surgery without needing to maintain retraction with a hand-held instrument.

Keywords

RhinoplastyNasal CartilagesSurgical Instruments
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 125 , Issue 12 , December 2011 , pp. 1270 - 1271
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2011

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