2012
DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962012000500016
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Melolabial fold interpolated flap for reconstruction of complex nasal defects

Abstract: Complex surgical nasal defects are often technically difficult. We report the case of a 71-year old male diagnosed with a malignant melanoma (animal type; Breslow 1.5; Clark IV) on the right nasal ala. Radial excision with margins of approximately 1.5cm was performed, creating a complex full-thickness surgical defect involving the free wall and margin of the right nasal ala, the right soft triangle, nasal lobe and columella, which was reconstructed using a melolabial interpolated flap, with highly satisfactory… Show more

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“…All these factors make the melolabial a very versatile flap. 26 Disadvantages are that the donor site in men is often hair bearing and requires laser removal. Second, facial asymmetry after the procedure is often seen and is often bothersome to the patient.…”
Section: Melolabial Flapmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…All these factors make the melolabial a very versatile flap. 26 Disadvantages are that the donor site in men is often hair bearing and requires laser removal. Second, facial asymmetry after the procedure is often seen and is often bothersome to the patient.…”
Section: Melolabial Flapmentioning
confidence: 99%