Dorsal augmentation -- rebuild. Can rib be harvested without taking away from the perichondrium?

April 6, 2017

Can rib be harvested without taking away from the perichondrium? Can ear perichondrium be used instead of as a substitute? What are the pros and cons of harvesting rib perichondrium? Most patients who undergo a rib harvest speak of sharp pain? Can this be avoided, if the perichondrium is left in tact?

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