Arch Plast Surg.  2018 Mar;45(2):140-145. 10.5999/aps.2017.00689.

Cranially-based nasolabial flaps for the reconstruction of nasal surgical defects

• Kerem H
• Bali U
• Sönmez E
• Evrenos MK

• KMID: 2409458
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5999/aps.2017.00689

Abstract

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.

Keyword

Surgical flap; Nose neoplasm; Reconstructive surgical procedures

MeSH Terms

Follow-Up Studies
Forehead
Humans
Nose
Nose Neoplasms
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Surgical Flaps