Reconstruction of Nasal Skin Cancer Defects with Local Flaps
Reconstruction of nasal defects must preserve the integrity of complex facial functions and expressions, as well as facial symmetry and a pleasing aesthetic outcome. The reconstructive modality of choice will depend largely on the location, size, and depth of the surgical defect. Individualized ther...
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| author | A. C. Salgarelli P. Bellini A. Multinu C. Magnoni M. Francomano F. Fantini U. Consolo S. Seidenari |
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| description | Reconstruction of nasal defects must preserve the integrity of complex facial functions and expressions, as well as facial symmetry and a pleasing aesthetic outcome. The reconstructive modality of choice will depend largely on the location, size, and depth of the surgical defect. Individualized therapy is the best course, and numerous flaps have been designed to provide coverage of a variety of nasal-specific defects. We describe our experience in the aesthetic reconstruction of nasal skin defects following oncological surgery. The use of different local flaps for nasal skin cancer defects is reported in 286 patients. Complications in this series were one partial flap dehiscence that healed by secondary intention, two forehead flaps, and one bilobed flap with minimal rim necrosis that resulted in an irregular scar requiring revision. Aesthetic results were deemed satisfactory by all patients and the operating surgeons. The color and texture matches were aesthetically good, and the nasal contour was distinct in all patients. All scars were inconspicuous and symmetrical. No patient had tenting or a flat nose. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-87fb90a49bd74543a97f31e864ffbdd72025-02-03T05:52:32ZengWileyJournal of Skin Cancer2090-29052090-29132011-01-01201110.1155/2011/181093181093Reconstruction of Nasal Skin Cancer Defects with Local FlapsA. C. Salgarelli0P. Bellini1A. Multinu2C. Magnoni3M. Francomano4F. Fantini5U. Consolo6S. Seidenari7Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Unit of Maxillofacial Surgery, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, Via del Pozzo 71, 41100 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Unit of Maxillofacial Surgery, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, Via del Pozzo 71, 41100 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Unit of Maxillofacial Surgery, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, Via del Pozzo 71, 41100 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Dermatology, Head and Neck Skin Cancer Service, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, Via del Pozzo 71, 41100 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Dermatology, Head and Neck Skin Cancer Service, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, Via del Pozzo 71, 41100 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Dermatology, Head and Neck Skin Cancer Service, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, Via del Pozzo 71, 41100 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Unit of Maxillofacial Surgery, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, Via del Pozzo 71, 41100 Modena, ItalyDepartment of Dermatology, Head and Neck Skin Cancer Service, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, Via del Pozzo 71, 41100 Modena, ItalyReconstruction of nasal defects must preserve the integrity of complex facial functions and expressions, as well as facial symmetry and a pleasing aesthetic outcome. The reconstructive modality of choice will depend largely on the location, size, and depth of the surgical defect. Individualized therapy is the best course, and numerous flaps have been designed to provide coverage of a variety of nasal-specific defects. We describe our experience in the aesthetic reconstruction of nasal skin defects following oncological surgery. The use of different local flaps for nasal skin cancer defects is reported in 286 patients. Complications in this series were one partial flap dehiscence that healed by secondary intention, two forehead flaps, and one bilobed flap with minimal rim necrosis that resulted in an irregular scar requiring revision. Aesthetic results were deemed satisfactory by all patients and the operating surgeons. The color and texture matches were aesthetically good, and the nasal contour was distinct in all patients. All scars were inconspicuous and symmetrical. No patient had tenting or a flat nose.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/181093 |
| spellingShingle | A. C. Salgarelli P. Bellini A. Multinu C. Magnoni M. Francomano F. Fantini U. Consolo S. Seidenari Reconstruction of Nasal Skin Cancer Defects with Local Flaps Journal of Skin Cancer |
| title | Reconstruction of Nasal Skin Cancer Defects with Local Flaps |
| title_full | Reconstruction of Nasal Skin Cancer Defects with Local Flaps |
| title_fullStr | Reconstruction of Nasal Skin Cancer Defects with Local Flaps |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reconstruction of Nasal Skin Cancer Defects with Local Flaps |
| title_short | Reconstruction of Nasal Skin Cancer Defects with Local Flaps |
| title_sort | reconstruction of nasal skin cancer defects with local flaps |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/181093 |
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