Where is the cartilage taken from when a spreader graft is needed for septoplasty?
When is a Spreader Graft Needed During a Septoplasty Procedure?
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When the internal nasal valvue has collapsed
When the internal nasal valvue has collapsed, and the cartilage is taken from the septum. Good luck!
Septoplasty to harvest cartilage for spreader grafts
Septoplasty is often performed to harvest cartilage to provide graft material, including spreader grafts. Spreader grafts are not needed for isolated septoplasty.
Spreader grafts can improve breathing
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Spreader grafts are cartilage grafts usually harvested from the cartilaginous nasal septum. These grafts used for specific purposes, as example, to prevent collapse of the sides of the nose upon deep inspiration.Spreader grafts are not part of a septoplasty procedure other than that.
Spader grafts are usually used in rhinoplasy more than septoplasty. The spreader graft is taken from the septum when available. if the septum is not available rib cartillage is used. Spreader graft is used to make the nose straight, better support to the internal valve for better breathing, and some times to lengthen the nose.
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