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 inArchives of plastic surgery Vol. 45; no. 2; pp. 140 - 145
Main Authors Kerem, Hakan, Bali, Ulas, Sonmez, Erhan, Evrenos, Mustafa Kursat
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 2018
Subjects
Nose neoplasm
Surgical flap
Reconstructive surgical procedures
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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.
Bibliography:KISTI1.1003/JNL.JAKO201811553396450
ISSN:2234-6163
2234-6171