Denonvilliers' advancement flap in congenital alar rim defects correction
Background. Alar rim defects are mostly acquired, resulting from burns, traumas or tumor excision. Sometimes they can accompany craniofacial clefts. However, isolated congenital alar defects are extremely rare. Case report. We presented two cases of congenital isolated alar cleft. The defect was clo...
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| author | Novaković Marijan Baralić Ivanka Stepić Nenad Rajović Milica Stojiljković Vladimir |
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| description | Background. Alar rim defects are mostly acquired, resulting from burns, traumas or tumor excision. Sometimes they can accompany craniofacial clefts. However, isolated congenital alar defects are extremely rare. Case report. We presented two cases of congenital isolated alar cleft. The defect was closed by the use of an advancement flap, the technique described by Denonvilliers. We achieved both symmetry and appropriate thickness of the nostrils. Skin color and texture of the alar rim were excellent, with scars not excessively visible. Conclusion. Denonvilliers' z-plasty technique by using advancement flap provides both functionally and aesthetically satisfying outcome in patients with congenital alar rim defects. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b0bcbd0c135646c7a4e4e45cd1c1bc842025-08-20T03:04:34ZengMinistry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, BelgradeVojnosanitetski Pregled0042-84502009-01-0166540340610.2298/VSP0905403NDenonvilliers' advancement flap in congenital alar rim defects correctionNovaković MarijanBaralić IvankaStepić NenadRajović MilicaStojiljković VladimirBackground. Alar rim defects are mostly acquired, resulting from burns, traumas or tumor excision. Sometimes they can accompany craniofacial clefts. However, isolated congenital alar defects are extremely rare. Case report. We presented two cases of congenital isolated alar cleft. The defect was closed by the use of an advancement flap, the technique described by Denonvilliers. We achieved both symmetry and appropriate thickness of the nostrils. Skin color and texture of the alar rim were excellent, with scars not excessively visible. Conclusion. Denonvilliers' z-plasty technique by using advancement flap provides both functionally and aesthetically satisfying outcome in patients with congenital alar rim defects.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2009/0042-84500905403N.pdfnose deformities, acquiredreconstructive surgical proceduressurgical flapsprognosis |
| spellingShingle | Novaković Marijan Baralić Ivanka Stepić Nenad Rajović Milica Stojiljković Vladimir Denonvilliers' advancement flap in congenital alar rim defects correction Vojnosanitetski Pregled nose deformities, acquired reconstructive surgical procedures surgical flaps prognosis |
| title | Denonvilliers' advancement flap in congenital alar rim defects correction |
| title_full | Denonvilliers' advancement flap in congenital alar rim defects correction |
| title_fullStr | Denonvilliers' advancement flap in congenital alar rim defects correction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Denonvilliers' advancement flap in congenital alar rim defects correction |
| title_short | Denonvilliers' advancement flap in congenital alar rim defects correction |
| title_sort | denonvilliers advancement flap in congenital alar rim defects correction |
| topic | nose deformities, acquired reconstructive surgical procedures surgical flaps prognosis |
| url | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2009/0042-84500905403N.pdf |
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