Assessment of Rib Cartilage Calcification by Plain Radiography: Implications for Graft Planning in Rhinoplasty
09-10, 16:45–17:00 (Europe/Istanbul), Facial Plastic 1

<p>This study evaluates the prevalence and patterns of rib cartilage calcification using plain radiographs in patients undergoing rhinoplasty. The degree of calcification is analyzed to determine its impact on graft selection, carving difficulty, and surgical planning. Findings aim to guide surgeons in preoperative assessment for optimal costal cartilage harvesting and utilization.</p>
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<p>Assoc. Prof. Dr. Uzdan Uz holds the Turkish and European Board Certificates in Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Uz works as an Associate Professor at Manisa Celal Bayar University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Uz specializes in rhinology and facial plastic surgery.</p>
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<p>WORK EXPERIENCE</p> <p>03/2022 - present</p> <p>Assistant Professor, Dankook University</p> <p>- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine<br>- Rhinology Specialist</p> <p>03/2020 – 02/2022</p> <p>Clinical Assistant Professor, Dankook University Hospital</p> <p>- Department of Otorhinolaryngology<br>- Rhinology Specialist</p> <p>05/2019 – 02/2020</p> <p>Clinical Fellow, Asan Medical Center</p> <p>- Department of Otorhinolaryngology<br>- Rhinology</p> <p>03/2016 – 04/2019</p> <p>Captain, ROK Army Surgeon</p> <p>- ENT specialist</p> <p>03/2012 – 02/2016</p> <p>Residency, Asan Medical Center</p> <p>- Department of Otorhinolaryngology</p> <p>03/2011 – 02/2012</p> <p>Internship, Asan Medical Center</p> <p>EDUCATION</p> <p>2019 - present</p> <p>Doctoral Degree of Medicine, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine</p> <p>2013 - 2016</p> <p>Master Degree of Medicine, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine</p> <p>2005 – 2010</p> <p>Bacheolor Degree of Medicine, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine</p> <p>FUNDINGS</p> <p>Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea [2021R1I1A1A01052298]</p> <p>Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), funded by the Ministry of Health & Welfare, Republic of Korea (grant number : HI22C0612)</p>
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