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cartilage graft, the transplantation of cartilage to correct congenital ear and nose defects in children and to treat severe injuries in adults. Because chondrocytes can be allografted without the risk of an immune reaction, cadaver cartilage can be used for tissue grafts. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Two very common procedures are lengthening or shortening of the nose, which usually implies an open technique will be employed by the surgeon and might, in the former case, involve the use of either a cartilage graft or a nasal implant. A cartilage graft was harvested from the septum and was used to fill the defect after the excision of the lesion. Three included DVDs present video on cadaver dissection, primary rhinoplasty, and secondary rhinoplasty using rib cartilage grafts. |
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