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- Title
The east–west advancement flap (horizontal advancement flap) to repair a defect on the nose ala.
- Authors
Ascari-Raccagni, A.; Dondas, A.; Righini, M. G.; Trevisan, G.
- Abstract
Background The repair of an alar nasal defect is a frequent challenge for dermatologic surgeons for reasons of the high rate of non-melanoma cancers in the area. Objective Our aim was to describe the use of an east–west cheek-based flap (horizontal advancement flap) to repair a surgical defect on the nose ala. Methods Benefits and limits of this surgical procedure are evaluated. Result The resulting S-shaped scar was well-camouflaged among the natural skin lines (melolabial fold and melonasal junction). No architectural distortion of the nose resulted from the procedure. Conclusion In selected patients with small-to-medium-size defects of the nasal ala, the horizontal advancement flap is a simple, reliable and aesthetic reconstruction option.
- Subjects
SURGICAL flaps; DERMATOLOGY; NASAL surgery; SCARS; CHEEK; SURGERY
- Publication
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, 2010, Vol 24, Issue 8, p926
- ISSN
0926-9959
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03552.x