The use of autologous rib to correct an experimental nasal bone lesion in dogs was performed in 15 animals, distributed in three post-operatory groups, and after 30, 60, and 90 days their clinical monitoring were finished. Each group was composed of four grafted animals and a control, in which it was used the material collected from the defect for coaptation. The animals received daily clinical monitoring and the graft integration was evaluated with radiographic exams taken every 15 days when the histological exam was performed. The surgical technique was easy to perform and had practical use. It was sufficient to correct all created lesions. The aesthetical effect was satisfactory; the radiographic exams proved the graft integration and the histological evaluation showed the presence of cells compatible with the viability of the technique.
dog; rhinoplasty; graft; rib
