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Ali Gürlek, MD; Alpay Fariz, MD; Mehmet Celik, MD; Aye Ersöz-Öztürk, MD; Ahmet Arslan, MD

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We read with interest the recent article by Mendelsohn.¹ After reviewing our own cases, we would like to share our experiences and our modification of the graft shape (Figure) with other surgeons who might like to use this procedure.

Figure appears in full text version. Figure. Our modification of the high-density porous polyethylene graft shape at the cephalic and caudal parts of the nose.

First, we would like to congratulate the author on his idea and applications. For 16 months, we have been using high-density porous polyethylene (MEDPOR; Porex Surgical Inc, Newnan, Ga) as both spreader grafts and extended spreader grafts to straighten the noses of more than 40 patients.

We agree with the author that the crooked nose is a complex deformity that compromises both the appearance and the airway function. It is usually related not only . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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