The Versatility of Expanded Applications of the Dorsal Nasal Flap in Nasal Reconstruction
Waleed Aldabaany,
Ashraf Elghamry,
Ahmed Abdelhady
et al.
Abstract:Background: Aesthetic nasal reconstruction always offers a challenge to the plastic surgeon, especially with large defects of more than 2cm. The modification of the dorsal nasal flap might offer a superior alternative for the forehead flap.Objective: In this study, we aimed to assess the outcomes of the dorsal nasal flap in the reconstruction of large nasal defects beyond the original indications.
Patients and Methods:We have prospectively studied 12 patients older than 40 years with skin-only nasal defects oc… Show more
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