Own Rib cartilage graft vs cadaver rib, are they equally strong for Rhinoplasty? Are they the same risks?

April 11, 2017
Asked By:ST0908 in Beverly Hills, CA

Are they both equally strong And come with same risks ? What about resorption risk ? I didn't realize you can use donor septal cartilage, is it better to use that? So if it would be the same result using own cartilage and donor, why would someone put themselves through extra morbidity? Is swelling usually worse when grafts are out in ?

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April 13, 2017

Answer: Donor rib or your own?

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Answer: Donor rib or your own?

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April 25, 2017

Answer: Rib better than cadaver

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Answer: Rib better than cadaver

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April 13, 2017

Answer: My criterion

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April 13, 2017

Answer: My criterion

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Answer: Own versus organ donated rib grafts

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