The interposed nasalis myocutaneous island flap for lesions of the ala and lateral tip of the nose. Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) [Dermatology] Journal article | | Title | The interposed nasalis myocutaneous island flap for lesions of the ala and lateral tip of the nose. | | Author(s) | Skaria AM | | Institution | Mohs Surgeon, University of Geneva, Vevey, Switzerland. skaria@vtxnet.ch | | Source | Dermatology 2007; 215(1):76-9. | | Abstract | BACKGROUND: Skin cancer of the ala of the nose is observed frequently. The local defects after Mohs surgery in this localization are difficult to repair by a 1-step procedure.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to present a new flap for lesions of the nasal ala.
METHODS: The design and positioning of the flap is demonstrated with photographs.
RESULTS: The interposed nasalis myocutaneous island flap is a new flap with a good viability and clinical results.
CONCLUSION: The interposed nasalis myocutaneous island flap is a reliable flap for the reconstruction of ala defects and defects of the lateral tip of the nose. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 17587846 |
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