Island NLF or Island FAMM Flap in Reconstruction of Oral Malignancy Defects?

Shark island flap for reconstruction of nasal ala-perinasal defects.

The main objective in dermatologic surgery is complete excision of the tumor whilst achieving the best possible functional and cosmetic outcome. In addition, we must take into account age, sex, and tumor size and site. We should also consider the patient’s expectations, the preservation of the different cosmetic units, and the final cosmetic outcome. The external nose is a facial esthetic unit ...

subcutaneous forehead island flap for nasal reconstruction

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 ...

Abstract: Fingertip Reconstruction with Adipofascial Island Flap

1 Mestak O, Kullac R, Mestak J, Nosek A, Krajcova A, Sukop A. Evaluation of the long-term stability of sheath plication using absorbable sutures in 51 patients with diastasis of the recti muscles: an ultrasonographic study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 Nov;130(5):714e-719e. 2 Tadiparthi S1, Shokrollahi K, Doyle GS, Fahmy FS. Rectus sheath plication in abdominoplasty: assessment of its longevity an...

Tunneled island flaps in facial defects reconstruction*

The reconstruction of facial surgical defects is usually challenging for the dermatologic surgeon. Three different cases of facial defects in which tunneled island flaps were used are reported. In 2 cases, wide defects involving the nasal dorsum and ala were repaired using a nasolabial island flap tunneled through the lateral side of the nose. A tunneled island glabellar flap was used for media...