Forehead Flap Method for Total Nasal Reconstruction

CME Nasal Reconstruction: Forehead Flap

Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the history of nasal reconstruction and its implications to modern nasal repair. 2. Understand current developments in the use of intranasal lining flaps and primary cartilage grafts. 3. Understand the use of the two-stage and, specifically, the three-stage paramedian forehead flap with an interme...

subcutaneous forehead island flap for nasal reconstruction

The forehead flap for nasal reconstruction.

CONTEXT Reconstruction of extensive nasal defects often represents a significant challenge owing to several unique qualities of the nose, such as complex topography, mobile free margins, and multiple nasal subunits. Furthermore, loss of internal nasal lining and/or structural skeletal support may be present following removal of extensive skin cancers. OBJECTIVE To describe our experience with...

Subcutaneous Forehead Island Flap for Nasal Reconstruction

BACKGROUND Reconstruction of nasal skin after tumor resection is imperative for full patient rehabilitation; and use of similar skin is necessary to achieve best esthetic and functional results. METHODS This clinical series study represent management of patients with large nasal defects (up to 4x7 cm) using subcutaneous pedicle island paramedian forehead flap, during a period of 2007-2009, 8 ...

Use of Forehead Flap for Nasal Tip Reconstruction after Traumatic Nasal Amputation

Nose is one of the most important aesthetic unit of the face.Management of nasal trauma plays a significant role in the practices of the majority of facial and reconstructive surgeons. Replantation, although technically very challenging, is undoubtedly the procedure of choice following traumatic nasal amputation. Here we present an illustrative case report of the traumatic amputation of a nasal...