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- Title
Columella reconstruction with an inferiorly-based philtral advancement flap in a cocaine abuser.
- Authors
Di Santo, Davide; Trimarchi, Matteo; Galli, Andrea; Bussi, Mario
- Abstract
Nasal columella defects can significantly impair aesthetic appearance. Columella reconstruction can be very challenging for surgeons, especially if due to cocaine abuse. The case of a 32-year-old male patient with subtotal columellar necrosis secondary to cocaine abuse is presented. An inferiorly based philtral advancement flap was performed to cover the defect. Aesthetic outcome was the primary goal of surgery. Reconstruction led to good aesthetic and functional results.
- Subjects
COCAINE abuse; HEALTH of patients; NECROSIS; PLASTIC surgery; SURGICAL flaps
- Publication
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2017, Vol 50, Issue 1, p96
- ISSN
0970-0358
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/ijps.IJPS_163_16