Evaluation of the Effects of Different Measurable Forces on the Viability of Bovine Nasal Septal Cartilage: In Vitro Experimental Study

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Kardaş H. K., Kemal Ö., Aksoy A., Daş Y. K., Tütüncü Ş., Kardaş Ş., ...More

AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.50, pp.1-8, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 50
  • Publication Date: 2026
  • Journal Name: AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Scopus, Pharma Collection (ProQuest), Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-8
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Abstract

Background The viability of cartilage grafts crushed dur-

ing septorhinoplasty procedures remains unpredictable,

causing hesitation among surgeons. This study aimed to

objectively evaluate how different measurable crushing

forces influence the viability of bovine nasal septal carti-

lage, thus providing clearer guidance for clinical practice.

Methods A custom-designed tissue-crushing device incor-

porating a dynamometer was utilized to apply precise crush-

ing forces of 200, 300, 400, and 600 Newtons (N) to bovine

nasal septal cartilage samples. Following crushing, the sam-

ples underwent incubation in cell culture for four weeks.

Cartilage viability was then assessed histopathologically and

scored between 1 and 3 points. Statistical analysis compared

viability scores across the different groups.