RESUMO Introdução: O posicionamento das Cartilagens Laterais Inferiores (CLI) está diretamente relacionado à boa funcionalidade nasal. Quando essas cartilagens apresentam um mau posicionamento cefálico, a parede lateral da válvula nasal externa fica sem suporte adequado, podendo levar à insuficiência valvular. O objetivo é definir qual o posicionamento anatômico ideal das CLI associado à otimização da válvula nasal externa. Métodos: Revisão de literatura narrativa nas seguintes bases de dados: SciELO, LILACS e Medline. Os descritores utilizados foram: “cartilagens nasais”; “obstrução nasal” e “rinoplastia”, sendo selecionados 15 artigos essenciais para o entendimento do assunto. Revisão de literatura: O posicionamento do ramo lateral das CLI forma o contorno da ponta nasal e dá estabilidade à parede lateral da válvula nasal externa. Constantian definiu que o posicionamento ideal do ramo lateral das CLI à margem da asa nasal deve ser 45° ou menos. Para Toriumi, o ângulo é mensurado a partir do ramo lateral das CLI em relação ao plano sagital mediano e o valor adequado é de aproximadamente 45°. Para Silva, o posicionamento das CLI é mensurado pelo ângulo de divergência entre as CLI e tem como valor apropriado aproximadamente 90°. Conclusão: A válvula nasal externa apresenta melhor funcionamento quando as CLI estão bem posicionadas, a saber: o ângulo formado entre a borda lateral das CLI e a margem alar é próximo de 45° ou menos; o ângulo formado entre as CLI e o plano sagital mediano é próximo de 45°; o ângulo de divergência formado entre as CLI é próximo a 90°.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The Lower Lateral Cartilages (LLC) positioning is directly related to good nasal functionality. When these cartilages have cephalic malpositioning, the lateral wall of the external nasal valve is not adequately supported, which can lead to valvular insufficiency. The objective is to define the ideal anatomical positioning of the LLC associated with optimizing the external nasal valve. Methods: Review narrative literature in the following databases: SciELO, LILACS and Medline. The descriptors used were: “nasal cartilages,”; “nasal obstruction,” and “rhinoplasty,” being selected 15 essential articles for the understanding of the subject. Literature review: Positioning the lateral crura of the LLC forms the contour of the nasal tip and provides stability to the lateral wall of the external nasal valve. Constantian defined the ideal positioning of the lateral crura of the LLC at the margin of the nasal alae should be 45° or less. For Toriumi, the angle is measured from the lateral crura of the LLC concerning the midsagittal plane, and the appropriate value is approximately 45°. For Silva, the positioning of the LLC is measured by the angle of divergence between the LLCs, and its appropriate value is approximately 90°. Conclusion: The external nasal valve works better when the LLCs are well-positioned, namely: the angle formed between the lateral edge of the LLCs and the alar margin is close to 45° or less; the angle formed between the LLC and the midsagittal plane is close to 45°; the divergence angle formed between the LLC is close to 90°.

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate fibrosis formation and number of macrophages in capsules formed around textured implants without and with mesh coverage. Methods: Fibrosis was analyzed through transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) immunomarker expression and the number of macrophages through CD68 percentage of cells in magnified field. Sixty female Wistar rats were distributed into two groups of 30 rats (unmeshed and meshed). Each group was then subdivided into two subgroups for postoperative evaluation after 30 and 90 days. The p value was adjusted by Bonferroni lower than 0.012. Results: No difference was observed in fibrosis between meshed and unmeshed groups (30 days p = 0.436; 90 days p = 0.079) and from 30 to 90 days in the unmeshed group (p = 0.426). The meshed group showed higher fibrosis on the 90th day (p = 0.001). The number of macrophages was similar between groups without and with mesh coverage (30 days p = 0.218; 90 days p = 0.044), and similar between subgroups 30 and 90 days (unmeshed p = 0.085; meshed p = 0.059). Conclusions: In the meshed group, fibrosis formation was higher at 90 days and the mesh-covered implants produced capsules similar to microtextured ones when analyzing macrophages. Due to these characteristics, mesh coating did not seem to significantly affect the local fibrosis formation.

RESUMO Introdução: Nas últimas décadas houve uma grande evolução na superfície de revestimento dos implantes mamários, o que resultou na diminuição das complicações. No pós-operatório a inflamação é uma constante e pode ser avaliada pelo hemograma, pois é um exame rápido, barato e com alta disponibilidade. O presente estudo tem como objetivo avaliar os biomarcadores sanguíneos em ratas submetidas à colocação de mini-implantes de silicone nanotexturizados e revestidos por espuma de poliuretano. Métodos: Foram utilizadas 60 ratas Wistar divididas em dois grupos para utilização de mini-implantes nanotexturizados e revestidos com espuma de poliuretano, subdivididos em subgrupos de acordo com a eutanásia dos animais nos 30, 60 e 90 dias. No momento da eutanásia, as amostras de sangue foram obtidas por punção cardíaca e foi analisado o hemograma. Resultados: A hemoglobina, o hematócrito, a hemoglobina corpuscular média, os leucócitos, os neutrófilos, os linfócitos e as plaquetas tiveram os resultados muito semelhantes em todos os subgrupos avaliados (30, 60 e 90 dias). Entretanto, quando os diferentes subgrupos foram comparados entre si dentro de cada grupo, obteve-se resultados estatisticamente significantes na hemoglobina corpuscular média (nanotexturizado p=0,032 e poliuretano p=0,007) e nos leucócitos (nanotexturizado p=0,038 e poliuretano p=0,034). Sobre as alterações dos biomarcadores sanguíneos no pós-operatório encontrou-se anemia hipocrômica, contagem de leucócitos normais, neutrofilia, linfopenia e trombocitopenia. Conclusão: Após a colocação de mini-implantes de silicone, as ratas de ambos os grupos evoluíram com anemia hipocrômica, contagem de leucócitos normais às custas de neutrofilia e linfopenia, e trombocitopenia.

ABSTRACT Introduction: In recent decades, there has been a great evolution in breast implants' lining surface, which has resulted in decreased complications. In the postoperative period, the inflammation is constant and can be evaluated by the blood count, as it is a fast, inexpensive, and highly available examination. The present study evaluates blood biomarkers in rats submitted to the placement of nanotextured silicone implants and implants coated with polyurethane foam. Methods: 60 Wistar rats were used divided into two groups for nanotextured mini-implants and others mini-implants coated with polyurethane foam, subdivided into subgroups according to the animals' euthanasia in the 30, 60, and 90 days. At the time of euthanasia, blood samples were obtained by cardiac puncture and the blood count was analyzed. Results: Hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, leukocytes, neutrophils, lymphocytes, and platelets had very similar results in all subgroups evaluated (30, 60, and 90 days). However, when the different subgroups were compared within each group, statistically significant results were obtained in the mean corpuscular hemoglobin (nanotextured p=0.032 and polyurethane p=0.007) and leukocytes (nanotextured p=0.038 and polyurethane p=0.034). Changes in postoperative blood biomarkers were hypochromic anemia, normal leukocyte count, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, and thrombocytopenia. Conclusion: After the placement of mini-silicone implants, the rats of both groups evolved with hypochromic anemia, normal leukocyte count at the expense of neutrophilia and lymphopenia, and thrombocytopenia.

RESUMO Introdução: O controle da absorção de proteínas é necessário para a definição das propriedades dos biomateriais e de seus usos específicos. O plasma sanguíneo contém diversas proteínas diferentes, dentre elas o fibrinogênio, que apresenta importante papel na adesão celular e nos resultados de biocompatibilidade em implantes. Os objetivos deste estudo foram avaliar laboratorialmente as ratas submetidas à colocação de mini-implantes de silicone nanotexturizados e revestidos por espuma de poliuretano a partir da aferição do fibrinogênio sérico e mensuração da proteína plasmática. Métodos: Foram utilizadas 60 ratas albinas, divididas em dois grupos de 30 animais para cada tipo de mini-implante de silicone (nanotexturizado e espuma de poliuretano) e subdivididas em 3 subgrupos, conforme o tempo de eutanásia dos animais (30, 60 e 90 dias). Os mini-implantes foram inseridos no dorso dos animais abaixo do Panniculus carnosus. No momento das eutanásias, amostras de sangue foram obtidas por punção cardíaca. Utilizou-se a técnica de precipitação térmica para determinação das proteínas plasmáticas total e sérica, e o valor do fibrinogênio foi obtido mediante a diferença entre estas duas últimas. Resultados: Quando comparados os grupos entre si, observou-se que o grupo nanotexturizado apresentou uma maior quantidade de fibrinogênio e da proteína plasmática no subgrupo de 90 dias, com significância estatística (p=0,004). Ao comparar os subgrupos entre si, em ambos os grupos, evidenciou-se uma diferença significativa (p<0,001). Conclusão: Os mini-implantes nanotexturizados mostraram uma menor absorção de proteínas em relação aos implantes revestidos pela espuma de poliuretano, no subgrupo de 90 dias.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The control of protein absorption is necessary to define biomaterials' properties and their specific uses. Blood plasma contains several different proteins, including fibrinogen, which plays an important role in cell adhesion and biocompatibility results in implants. This study's objectives were to evaluate in the laboratory rats subjected to the placement of nano-textured silicone mini-implants and polyurethane foam-coated mini-implants based on the measurement of serum fibrinogen and plasma proteins. Methods: Sixty albino rats were used, divided into two groups of 30 animals for each type of silicone mini-implant (nanotextured and polyurethane foam) and subdivided into three subgroups, according to the animals' euthanasia time (30, 60 and 90 days). The mini-implants were inserted in the animals' backs below the Panniculus carnosus. At the time of euthanasia, blood samples were obtained by cardiac puncture. The thermal precipitation technique was used to determine total and serum plasma proteins, and the difference between the latter two obtained the fibrinogen value. Results: When the groups were compared, it was observed that the nanotextured group presented a higher amount of fibrinogen and plasma protein in the 90-day subgroup, with statistical significance (p=0.004). When comparing the subgroups among themselves, a significant difference was evidenced (p<0.001). Conclusion: The nanotextured mini-implants showed a lower protein absorption concerning polyurethane foam-coated implants in the 90-day subgroup.

ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate capsules formed by microtextured silicone implants with and without Parietex® mesh coverage histologically. Methods Sixty Wistar rats were divided in two groups (meshed and unmeshed). Each group was, then, divided into two subgroups for evaluation at 30 and 90 days. Capsules were analyzed based on hematoxylin and eosin (HE) and picrosirius staining. Results The number of fibroblasts, neutrophils and macrophages was similar among all subgroups. There was a higher lymphocyte reaction in the 30-day meshed group (p = 0.003). Giant cell reaction, granulation tissue and neoangiogenesis were similar among the subgroups. Synovial metaplasia was milder at 90-day in the unmeshed (p = 0.002) and meshed group (p < 0.001). Capsular thickness was significantly greater in the meshed samples (30-day p < 0.001 and 90-day p < 0.001). There was a similar amount of collagen types I and III in both groups. Conclusions The mesh-covered implants produced capsules similar to the microtextured ones when analyzing inflammatory variables. Synovial metaplasia was milder at 90 than at 30 days, and the capsular thickness was significantly greater in the meshed group. A similar amount of collagen types I and III was observed. Due to these characteristics, the mesh coverage did not seem to significantly affect the local inflammatory activity.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The external nasal valve is located on the rim of the nostrils and is composed of soft tissues and cartilage. Any imbalance between these structures always leads to external nasal valve insufficiency, which may be partial or total, depending on the degree of alteration. The external nasal valve was evaluated before and after rhinoplasty to assess the efficiency of the technique used. Methods: This is a retrospective study that included 34 patients operated at private hospitals. The collapse of the nasal alae during deep inspiration and the vector of the lower lateral cartilage were evaluated. To provide more structure to the nasal alae, the lateral crural strut graft and/or alar contour graft were used. Results: The inappropriate vector of the lower lateral cartilage is related to the external nasal valve insufficiency (p = 0.006), which was corrected with grafts providing nasal alae remodeling in most of the cases (p = 0.006). A significant difference was observed in the frequency of using grafts in primary (66%) and secondary rhinoplasty (80%). Conclusion: The inappropriate vector of the lower lateral cartilages usually resulted in an unstructured nasal alae, presenting external nasal valve insufficiency. Structuring the nasal alae with a lateral crural strut graft and/or alar contour graft was proven effective to correct external nasal valve insufficiency in 90% of the cases and to provide better aesthetic proportions and nasal contour. The frequency of grafts used in secondary rhinoplasty (80%) was higher than that in primary (66%), which indicates the need for grafts in a more complex surgery.

RESUMO Introdução: A válvula nasal externa está localizada no rebordo das narinas e é composta por tecidos moles e cartilagem. Caso haja algum desequilíbrio entre estas estruturas, invariavelmente ocorrerá insuficiência desta válvula nasal externa, podendo ser parcial ou total, dependendo do grau das alterações. Avaliou-se a válvula nasal externa no pré e pós-operatório em rinoplastia verificando a eficiência da técnica utilizada. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de 34 pacientes operados em hospitais particulares. Foram avaliados o colabamento da asa nasal durante a inspiração profunda e o vetor das cartilagens laterais inferiores. Para estruturação da asa nasal, utilizou-se o enxerto de suporte da cruz lateral e/ou enxerto de contorno alar. Resultados: O vetor não adequado da cartilagem lateral inferior está relacionado com a insuficiência da válvula nasal externa (p = 0,006) e a estruturação da asa nasal, mediante o uso de enxertos, corrigiu esta afecção na maioria dos casos (p = 0,006). Houve diferença na frequência de utilização de enxertos na rinoplastia primária (66%) e secundária (80%). Conclusão: O vetor inadequado das cartilagens laterais inferiores geralmente resultou em uma asa nasal desestruturada, com insuficiência da válvula nasal externa. A estruturação da asa nasal com enxerto de suporte da cruz lateral e/ou enxerto de contorno alar se mostrou eficaz na correção da insuficiência da válvula nasal externa em 90% dos casos, além de conferir proporções e contornos mais belos ao nariz. A frequência de utilização dos enxertos na rinoplastia secundária (80%) foi maior do que na primária (66%) e nos mostrou a necessidade dos enxertos numa cirurgia mais complexa.

ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To assess the capsules formed by silicone implants coated with polyurethane foam and with a textured surface. METHODS: Sixty-four Wistar albinus rats were divided into two groups of 32 each using polyurethane foam and textured surface. The capsules around the implants were analyzed for 30, 50, 70 and 90 days. Were analyzed the following parameters: foreign body reaction, granulation tissue, presence of myofibroblasts, neoangiogenesis, presence of synovial metaplasia, capsular thickness, total area and collagen percentage of type I and III, in capsules formed around silicone implants in both groups. RESULTS: The foreign body reaction was only present in the four polyurethane subgroups. The formation of granulation tissue and the presence of myofibroblasts were higher in the four polyurethane subgroups. Regarding to neoangiogenesis and synovial metaplasia, there was no statistical difference between the groups. Polyurethane group presented (all subgroups) a greater capsule thickness, a smaller total area and collagen percentage of type I and a higher percentage area of type III, with statistical difference. CONCLUSION: The use of polyurethane-coated implants should be stimulated by the long-term results in a more stable capsule and a lower incidence of capsular contracture, despite developing a more intense and delayed inflammatory reaction in relation to implants with textured surface.