Rotation flap reconstruction for nasal tip defect after mohs surgery

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Dermatology
• Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

• Nasal tip skin cancer reconstruction after Mohs surgery can be difficult.
• Rotation flaps are common for other body areas but rarely used for nasal reconstruction.
• Textbooks seldom mention rotation flaps for nose reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a rotation flap technique for lateral nasal tip defects.
• To highlight an underutilized reconstructive option for the nose.

Main Methods:

• Illustrating flap design and execution with graphics and photographs.
• Documenting case studies of the rotation flap in practice.

Main Results:

• The rotation flap effectively reconstructs medium-sized defects on the distal lateral nose tip.
• Demonstrated successful application in case studies.

Conclusions:

• Rotation flaps are a viable option for reconstructing lateral nasal tip defects.
• The utility of rotation flaps for nasal reconstruction is likely underestimated.