Abstract
In a prospective study of 20 consecutive patients, all patients underwent a closed rhinoplasty in which bilateral, lateral nasal osteotomies were performed to close an open roof following dorsal reduction. On one side, the osteotomy was performed without periosteal elevation, and on the other side, an external periosteal tunnel was created before performing the osteotomy. The side of the face with more ecchymosis was determined by another surgeon who was unaware of the side with the periosteal tunnel. Using Fisher's exact test, P=0.1, indicating that the creation of a periosteal tunnel had no significant influence on the degree of postoperative ecchymosis.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
