Ağaoğlu, GalipErol, O. Onur2019-06-272019-06-272000200032-10520032-1052https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12469/253A costal cartilage graft is one of the most useful materials in reconstructive plastic surgery. In this article a technique of in situ split costal cartilage graft harvesting through a small incision (2 to 3 cm) using a gouge is described. The technique used has many advantages: it is a simple technique is easy to learn and can be performed quickly through a small incision. By avoiding complete costal cartilage graft harvesting the associated potential complications such as pleural perforation chest wall deformities long-lasting postoperative pain and incisional scar length are reduced. This technique will be useful in selected cases for which a complete block of costal cartilage graft is not needed.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessEditorial9329354106WOS:000089084200033Q1N/A11007411