Mastoid Bone Autograft for Dorsal Nasal Augmentation

Mastoid Bone Autograft for Dorsal Nasal Augmentation

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of mastoid bone autograft for dorsal nasal augmentation in rhinoplasty.

INTRODUCTION: Several grafts and/or implants have been used for dorsal augmentation. In some cases, especially the traumatic, non-caucasian, and multi-operated ones, the amount of augmentation is higher than the usually available from septal and auricular conchal autografts.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of mastoid bone autograft for dorsal nasal augmentation in rhinoplasty.

DESIGN: A prospective study of 15 consecutive patients submitted to dorsal nasal augmentation with mastoid bone, during a 2-year period.

SETTING: One major academic medical center.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Nasal acquired or congenital deformity of the dorsum that requires augmentation of more than 5 mm

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous otologic surgery/disease