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Chest computed tomography is the conventional evaluation method but is not routinely used owing to radiation exposure and cost.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objectives<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The aim of this study was to evaluate, using plain rib series radiography, the prevalence, morphological patterns, and predictors of costal cartilage calcification in patients undergoing rhinoplasty.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Two reviewers jointly assessed bilateral sixth\u2013eighth costal cartilages from 183 rhinoplasty patients (1098 rib segments) on preoperative chest radiographs, grading calcification (0-4) and classifying morphological pattern (marginal, granular, or central). Multivariable logistic regression identified independent predictors of calcification presence and severity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Costal cartilage calcification (Grade \u22651) was present in 54.1% of segments, with significantly higher prevalence (62.9% vs 46.6%, P &amp;lt; .001) and severity in females than males. Calcification was predominantly marginal in males (95.4%), whereas 15.1% and 17.6% of females showed granular and central patterns, respectively. Severe calcification (Grade \u22653) peaked unexpectedly in the 40 to 49 years age group (25.8%) rather than in older patients. On multivariable analysis, female sex (odds ratio [OR] 3.01; 95% CI, 1.11-8.12) and age 40 to 49 years (OR 6.28; 95% CI, 1.69-23.36) were independent predictors of severe calcification.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Routine rib series imaging should be considered even in younger candidates to optimize donor-site selection and avoid unexpected intraoperative findings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Level of Evidence: 3 (Therapeutic)<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p\/>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/asj\/sjag222","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,10,10]],"date-time":"2026-10-10T11:47:00Z","timestamp":1791632820000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Evaluation of Costal Cartilage Calcification Using Plain 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