Talk:Rhinoplasty

Alexander L. Ramirez, MD, Corey S. Maas, MD Chapter 73. Rhinoplasty. in Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery- editor, Anil K. Lalwani Copyright © 2004 by The McGraw-Hill Companies. (McGraw Hill's Access Medicine)

Nasal reconstruction

Historical Flaps

Mahabir RC. Son-Hing J. Tam AL. Vastardis AD. Ancient Indian civilization: ahead by a nose. [Historical Article. Journal Article] Journal of Investigative Surgery. 14(1):3-5, 2001 Jan-Feb. UI: 11297058

Furlan S. Mazzola RF. Alessandro Benedetti, a fifteenth century anatomist and surgeon: his role in the history of nasal reconstruction. [Biography. Historical Article. Journal Article] Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 96(3):739-43, 1995 Sep. UI: 7638303 (pedicled (?) forearm flap)

Prochno T. [Principles of rhinoplasty. THe "Indian" and "Italian" method]. [German] [English Abstract. Historical Article. Journal Article] HNO. 42(12):730-3, 1994 Dec. UI: 7844005(From abstract:"Since their introduction, adjacent flaps (Indian method) and distant flaps (Italian method) are still in use at the present time. Although India should be considered the cradle of rhinoplasty, further refinements must be credited to Italian surgeons who undoubtedly knew about the Indian method for rebuilding the nose.")

Beg MH. The Indian contribution to rhinoplasty. [Biography. Historical Article. Letter] Journal of Laryngology & Otology. 103(4):443, 1989 Apr. UI: 2654309

Nichter LS. Morgan RF. Nichter MA. The impact of Indian methods for total nasal reconstruction. [Historical Article. Journal Article] Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 10(4):635-47, 1983 Oct. UI: 6360479("The Indian art and science of total nasal reconstruction comprise the first chapter in the history of plastic surgery. Remarkably, centuries after their first use, the original Indian methods utilizing the cheek flap and median forehead flap for total rhinoplasty remain the basis for most reconstructive rhinoplastic procedures.")