Cranially-based nasolabial flaps for the reconstruction of nasal surgical defects
Background Cranially-based nasolabial flaps are a good alternative for the reconstruction of nasal defects. Methods A cranially-based nasolabial flap was used in 18 patients to reconstruct defects of the nose from 2010 to 2016, and the long-term results are presented in this report. Results Fifteen...
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Published in | Archives of plastic surgery Vol. 45; no. 2; pp. 140 - 145 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | Korean |
Published |
2018
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Summary: | Background Cranially-based nasolabial flaps are a good alternative for the reconstruction of nasal defects. Methods A cranially-based nasolabial flap was used in 18 patients to reconstruct defects of the nose from 2010 to 2016, and the long-term results are presented in this report. Results Fifteen of the flaps completely survived. All the patients had a bulky appearance, but they did not want to undergo a second operation for cosmesis. The dissection of the flap took approximately 20 minutes, and the total operation lasted for 1 hour. The patients were hospitalized for 1-7 days, and the postoperative follow-up period was 1-28 months (mean, 17 months). Conclusions The cranially-based nasolabial flap possesses all the advantages of the traditional forehead flap, and can safely be used in selected cases. |
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Bibliography: | KISTI1.1003/JNL.JAKO201811553396450 |
ISSN: | 2234-6163 2234-6171 |