I had a reconstructive rhinoplasty in 2006. since I have very thick mucus which is only resolved with Affrin although I know this cannot be a permanent solution. I am very congested constantly on the left side of my nose where the spreader graft was placed. As well as swelling inside of my nose which sends pain to my upper teeth. The graft came from cadaver skin. Could this be a result? I tried Flonase and no relief. I just wonder if my nose is allergic to the graft, is this a possibility?
December 8, 2014
Answer: Spreader graft Dear Ionescu1980,Spreader grafts are placed between your septum and upper lateral cartilages to widen the internal valve area in your nose. This is a powerful method to improve breathing since septoplasty alone is usually not enough for many patients. For spreader grafts, small pieces of septal cartilage, autologous human cartilage, or rib cartilage is used. I have not heard of using "cadaver skin". I would recommend that you return to your surgeon and find out exactly what was used. It is also possible that you may have a chronic sinusitis or other unrelated issues.
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December 8, 2014
Answer: Spreader graft Dear Ionescu1980,Spreader grafts are placed between your septum and upper lateral cartilages to widen the internal valve area in your nose. This is a powerful method to improve breathing since septoplasty alone is usually not enough for many patients. For spreader grafts, small pieces of septal cartilage, autologous human cartilage, or rib cartilage is used. I have not heard of using "cadaver skin". I would recommend that you return to your surgeon and find out exactly what was used. It is also possible that you may have a chronic sinusitis or other unrelated issues.
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October 30, 2014
Answer: Nasal congestion Thank you for your question and you are not having a reaction to the cadaver material used probably cartilage not skin but you my have other sinus or nasal issues that need to be evaluated by an in person consultationDr. Corbin
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October 30, 2014
Answer: Nasal congestion Thank you for your question and you are not having a reaction to the cadaver material used probably cartilage not skin but you my have other sinus or nasal issues that need to be evaluated by an in person consultationDr. Corbin
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