543) Which of the following statements about alar retraction is FALSE?
A. Alar retraction is usually a consequence of over-resection of the lateral crus of the lower lateral cartilage.
B. The vestibular mucosa should always be preserved in order to avoid scar contracture.
C. In minor cases of alar retraction, cartilage grafts can be used for the repair.
D. In severe cases of alar retraction, composite auricular grafts are used for repair.
E. The cymba concha of the ipsilateral ear provides the best contour for composite grafting.
REFERENCES & ANSWER
Becker D. G.: Complications of Rhinoplasty, Chapter 39 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thieme Medical Publishers, second edition (Ira Papel, editor) p. 454, 2002
Becker D. G.: Complications of Rhinoplasty, Chapter 49 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thieme Medical Publishers, Third edition (Ira Papel, editor) p. 640, 2009
543) E The cymba concha of the ipsilateral ear provides the best contour for composite grafting.
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