Nasal Reconstruction in a Child after a Dog Bite—9 Years Later
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An 8-year-old boy had the caudal part of his nose bitten off by a dog. Nasal reconstruction with a forehead flap was performed initially with success, and 9 years later, the reconstructed nose was found to have grown equally in size with the underlining tissue, resulting in a continuous satisfactory cosmetic result.
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