Reconstructive

385) Which of the following statements regarding the use of irradiated homograft costal cartilage in Revision Rhinoplasty is TRUE?

A. Irradiated homograft costal cartilage is a poor material alternative for Revision Rhinoplasty.
B. Before using the implant it must be soaked in gentamicin sulfate solution.
C. The use of this material implies a very high rate of infection.
D. The use of this material implies a very high rate of extrusion.
E. The resorption of the irradiated rib cartilage is insignificant.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Kridel R.W.H., Kraus W.M.: Grafts and Implants in Revision Rhinoplasty, Revision Rhinoplasty, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, Vol. 3, No. 4, 1995, pp.480-482


385) B       Before using the implant it must be soaked in gentamicin sulfate solution.