Traumatic full-thickness cheek defect: Report of a case reconstructed with D-P flap and forehead island flap.

Massive Nasal Arterio-Venous Malformation (AVM) Excision and Reconstruction with Expanded Forehead Flap: A Case Report

Nasal arterio-venous malformations (AVM) are uncommon lesions. We present a rare case of huge, long standing AVM in the nasal area which was treated by angioembolization, followed by surgical excision and forehead flap reconstruction.

Supraorbital artery myocutaneous island flap for forehead defect reconstruction.

The frontalis musculocutaneous island flap offers advantages of immediate repair for small to medium-sized forehead defects (0.5-5 x 0.5-5 cm). Based on the supraorbital artery, the flap is both adaptable and dependable. Advantages of this flap include the ability to perform the procedure immediately and in one stage, rapid aesthetic restoration, minor donor-site morbidity, and technical ease. ...

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 ...

subcutaneous forehead island flap for nasal reconstruction

Nose defects reconstruction with forehead flap - case report.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES Nasal reconstruction has be one of the most challenging procedures in reconstructive plastic surgery. Small nasal defects may be closed by primary suture or covered by small local flaps or skin graft. But in large nasal defects, we need to find a bigger source of color and texture matching tissue that will ensure functional and aesthetical outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS...