Background <p>Saddle nose deformity results in functional nasal obstruction and significant aesthetic compromise. In advanced cases, rib cartilage remains the most reliable autologous source for reconstruction. However, achieving long-lasting symmetry and contour remains challenging. To evaluate the functional and aesthetic outcomes of a novel three-component autologous rib cartilage reconstruction technique incorporating a columellar strut, bilateral spreader grafts, and diced cartilage with perichondrial overlay.</p> Methods <p>This retrospective cohort study included 37 patients (24 female, 13 male) with moderate to severe saddle nose deformity who underwent single-rib, triple-layer reconstruction. Preoperative and postoperative evaluations included the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for nasal appearance, Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale, and a 5-point Likert scale for patient satisfaction. Advanced statistical analyses were conducted to assess effect sizes and responder rates.</p> Results <p>VAS and NOSE scores improved significantly (p &lt; 0.0001), with large effect sizes (Cohen’s d &gt; 4.6). Mean operative time was 187 ± 21 min. Patient satisfaction was high (mean 4.16 ± 0.73), and over 86% reported being satisfied or very satisfied.</p> Conclusions <p>This technique provides stable structural support within the studied cohort and represents a feasible reconstructive option for selected patients with complex saddle nose deformities.</p> <p>Level of Evidence: Level IV, risk / prognostic study.</p>

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Autologous three-component rib cartilage technique in saddle nose deformity: structural and aesthetic outcomes

  • Aynur Aliyeva,
  • Vusala Snyder,
  • Ramil Hashimli

摘要

Background

Saddle nose deformity results in functional nasal obstruction and significant aesthetic compromise. In advanced cases, rib cartilage remains the most reliable autologous source for reconstruction. However, achieving long-lasting symmetry and contour remains challenging. To evaluate the functional and aesthetic outcomes of a novel three-component autologous rib cartilage reconstruction technique incorporating a columellar strut, bilateral spreader grafts, and diced cartilage with perichondrial overlay.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study included 37 patients (24 female, 13 male) with moderate to severe saddle nose deformity who underwent single-rib, triple-layer reconstruction. Preoperative and postoperative evaluations included the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for nasal appearance, Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale, and a 5-point Likert scale for patient satisfaction. Advanced statistical analyses were conducted to assess effect sizes and responder rates.

Results

VAS and NOSE scores improved significantly (p < 0.0001), with large effect sizes (Cohen’s d > 4.6). Mean operative time was 187 ± 21 min. Patient satisfaction was high (mean 4.16 ± 0.73), and over 86% reported being satisfied or very satisfied.

Conclusions

This technique provides stable structural support within the studied cohort and represents a feasible reconstructive option for selected patients with complex saddle nose deformities.

Level of Evidence: Level IV, risk / prognostic study.