Reconstructive

213) Which of the following statements regarding calvarial bone grafts is TRUE?

A. The calvarium is an endochondral bone similar to the iliac crest.
B. Calvarial bone grafting is mostly used in nasal dorsal augmentation.
C. Calvarial bone grafting is also ideal for struts.
D. The calvarial bone graft is taken close to the midline to avoid bleeding.
E. The calvarial bone graft is outlined and harvested with an osteotome.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Kridel R. W.H., Kraus W. M.: Grafts and Implants in Revision Rhinoplasty, Revision Rhinoplasty, Facial Plastics Surgery Clinics of North America, Volume 3, Number 4, pp. 473-485, Nov. 1995



 213) B     Calvarial bone grafting is mostly used in nasal dorsal augmentation.