Background The repair of an alar nasal defect is a frequent challenge for dermatologic surgeons for reasons of the high rate of non-melanoma cancers in the area. Objective Our aim was to describe the use of an east–west cheek-based flap (horizontal advancement flap) to repair a surgical defect on the nose ala. Methods Benefits and limits of this surgical procedure are evaluated. Result The resulting S-shaped scar was well-camouflaged among the natural skin lines (melolabial fold and melonasal junction). No architectural distortion of the nose resulted from the procedure. Conclusion In selected patients with small-to-medium-size defects of the nasal ala, the horizontal advancement flap is a simple, reliable and aesthetic reconstruction option.
Titolo: | The east -west advancement flap (horizontal advancement flap) to repair a defect on the nose ala. |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2010 |
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Abstract: | Background The repair of an alar nasal defect is a frequent challenge for dermatologic surgeons for reasons of the high rate of non-melanoma cancers in the area. Objective Our aim was to describe the use of an east–west cheek-based flap (horizontal advancement flap) to repair a surgical defect on the nose ala. Methods Benefits and limits of this surgical procedure are evaluated. Result The resulting S-shaped scar was well-camouflaged among the natural skin lines (melolabial fold and melonasal junction). No architectural distortion of the nose resulted from the procedure. Conclusion In selected patients with small-to-medium-size defects of the nasal ala, the horizontal advancement flap is a simple, reliable and aesthetic reconstruction option. |
Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/11368/2292531 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03552.x |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in Rivista |