Does the Butterfly Graft Really Work?

AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe goal is to review the current evidence related to the butterfly graft (BG), specifically to address functional and aesthetic comparisons to other frequently used surgical techniques to repair nasal valve compromise.Recent FindingsSeveral clinical reports and cadaveric studies using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) have compared the BG to other techniques, demonstrating superior functional outcomes and CFD flow characteristics for the BG, respectively. Recent evidence exists comparing the aesthetic outcomes for the BG to other techniques, demonstrating non-inferiority.SummarySuccessful rhinoplasty maximizes both form and function. Although the functional success of the BG is undisputed, questions remain about the aesthetic outcomes. Future research to investigate these questions, including a multi-institutional prospective comparative study of the BG versus other techniques including spreader grafts, lateral crural strut grafts, and alar rim grafts, will be discussed.
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research