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Where Does Donor Rib Cartilage Come From?

asked 1 year ago by Anon6086 in Anon
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 532 times
Tags: cartilage, donor, ribs

Does donor rib cartilage come from a living donor or the deceased ?

13 answers to Where Does Donor Rib Cartilage Come From?

Source of Rib Donor Cartilage

Donor rib cartilage is usually harvested from the patient's own ribs at the time of surgery. Some surgeons will use irradiated rib cartilage from cadavers; although it is easier for the patient to use irradiated cartilage, survival of the graft may not be as good.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Source of donor rib cartilage

The live donor cartilage is harvested from the 9th or 10th rib and inserted directly into the same patient. Irradiated rib cartilage comes from a cadaver bank after it has been thoroughly processed so as not to transmit any diseases.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Donor rib cartilage for rhinoplasty

There is cadaveric cartilage, (comes from a cadaver, or dead person). This material is radiated to wipe out infectious agents and antibodies that might cause rejection. There is autologous cartilage,(from yourself). This is harvested from the anterior side of your chest wall through an incision over your rib cage. Most surgeons prefer autologous as there is some concern about resorption of cadaveric bone over time.

Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Rib Cartilage Graft in Rhinoplasty Surgery

Hi Anon6086, Rib cartilage is an option for grafting in rhinoplasty surgery. The cartilage is trimmed and shaped to the needs of the specific patient. Two options exist for rib cartilage: irradiated from cadaver, or your own rib. Many rhinoplasty surgeons who use rib grafts typically harvest it from the same patient during the rhinoplasty procedure. However, rib cartilage is one of several options for rhinoplasty grafting. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rib Cartilage

Hi, Rib cartilage can come from a living or cadaverous donor. The living donor would be you. The rib cartilage is harvested from the front portion of your ribs just below the nipple area. Cadaverous rib comes from deceased donors and is thoroughly processed to remove any pathogenic materials. Best, Dr.S.

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facechange.org

Autologous vs Irradiated Rib Cartilage Grafts in Rhinoplasty

Hi, Most surgeons who use rib cartilage for rhinoplasty surgeon harvest live rib cartilage from the patient, some prefer irradiated rib from a cadaver. Though, in answer to your question, the original rib donor was Adam. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Donor rib cartilage

Donor rib cartilage which I presume is for a rhinoplasty to augment the dorsum of the ose comes from a cadaver and is treated with radiation to kill all bacteria and potential viruses.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Donor Rib cartilage sources

In general, donor rib cartilage is from a cadaver or someone who is deceased. It is treated either chemically or irradiated or both to make sure there is no risk of infection. Since there are no living cells, it is safe from any possible infection. I hope this information helps.

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Donor rib cartilage typically comes from you!

Using rib cartilage is sometimes necessary when performing rhinoplasty. A common indication would be when total nasal reconstuction is required secondary to trauma or disease. Autologous (your own) rib is harvested through a small incision on your chest wall at the time of surgery. Another option is to use irradiated cadaver rib which is ordered prior to surgery. However, opninion on the use of cadaver rib is mixed with some concern regarding long term resorption.... more

Brian J. Reagan, MD
Carlsbad Plastic Surgeon

Donor rib cartilage for #rhinoplasty comes from the patient

Rib cartilage can sometimes be used for rhinoplasty surgery. Usually this cartilage is harvested from the ribs of the person having the rhinoplasty. Occasionally, cadaveric cartilage can also be used. The cartilage does not come from other living donors like kidneys, for instance.

Theda C. Kontis, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

facialplasticsurgerymd.com

Where Does Donor Rib Cartilage Come From? Does donor rib cartilage come from a living donor or the deceased ?

Regarding: "Where Does Donor Rib Cartilage Come From? Does donor rib cartilage come from a living donor or the deceased ?" There are 2 sources of Rib Cartilage: AUTOLOGOUS (from YOUR rib cage) and from DONOR (a dead person who consented to benefit others by donating various parts of his/her body) to others. Dr. Peter Aldea

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty: rib cartilage graft for nose job: your rib or cadaver rib.

Donor rib cartilage is preferably taken from your rib when needed and is typically used for reconstruction of the dorsum (bridge) of the nose. Some surgeons will still occasionally use irradiated cartilage from a cadaver which reduces the likelihood of an allergic reaction as well as sterilizing the product.. However, there is controversy on the longevity and survival of these grafts.