Using leftover ear or nose cartilage for better nose reconstruction
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study collects tiny leftover pieces of nose or ear cartilage that are normally thrown away during surgery. Researchers will study these samples to help improve future nose reconstruction surgeries. Your regular surgery won't change at all.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are having or recently had a nose or ear surgery that removes extra cartilage (septoplasty, rhinoseptoplasty, or otoplasty)
- A small piece of cartilage would be taken out anyway as part of your surgery
- You agree to let the medical team use that cartilage for this study instead of throwing it away
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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