Rib cartilage harvesting in rhinoplasty procedures based on CT radiological data

Abstract

On both sides, the seventh rib was identified as the most cartilage-containing rib, independent of gender. The length of costal cartilage of the sixth and seventh rib was significantly related to age on both sides (p < 0.01). This finding did not reach statistical significance for the eighth rib, on either the right (p = 0.376) or the left side (p = 0.204). Calcification of the sixth and seventh rib, but not of the eighth rib, significantly increased with age. In general, calcification was not related to gender or one side.

Anatomy of the Tenth Costal Cartilage for a Columella Strut in an Asian Rhinoplasty

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Recently, Kim et al 9 harvested the 10th costal cartilage with only a 1-cm incision and used it in a columella strut and tip onlay graft.…”

Malpractice claims and unintentional outcome of tonsil surgery and other standard procedures in otorhinolaryngology

“…Lack of septum structures may require cartilage grafts from the ear [358] or rib [389]. A height of at least 3 cm has to be considered for this procedure [357].…”

Preoperative considerations, operative preparation, and postoperative care for rib cartilage use in rhinoplasty

“…Right side cartilages are commonly preferred than the left to avoid injury to the pericardium and confusion of postoperative chest pain from angina [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] . Interestingly, however, a study revealed that the greatest amount of costal cartilage from the sixth, seventh, and eighth rib was identified on the left side than right on CT scan data [10] . Therefore, rib cartilage harvesting from the left side can be a viable option in those patients who have had previous rib surgery, radiotherapy, or trauma with destruction of costal cartilage on the right side [10] .…”