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Coronoid-Temporalis Pedicled Flap for Orbital Floor Defect Reconstruction
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Expanded applications of the dorsal nasal flap
Mark J Bitgood1, C Patrick Hybarger
1Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices, 4601 Dale Rd, PO Box 577680, Modesto, CA 95357, USA. mark.bitgood@kp.org
Objective:
To describe new applications for the dorsal nasal flap technique of facial reconstruction.
Methods:
Retrospective review of surgical records of patients in whom the dorsal nasal flap technique was used.
Results:
The dorsal nasal flap technique was used in 61 patients to repair defects ranging in size from 12 x 17 mm to 35 x 40 mm.
Conclusion:
The dorsal nasal flap technique is more versatile than has been traditionally appreciated and can allow single-stage reconstruction of many sizes of defects affecting various areas of the nose.
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