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Satyaswarup Tripathy1, Jerry R John
1From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|July 1, 2014
Summary
Reconstructing the entire nose after extensive squamous cell carcinoma requires staged procedures. A modified forehead flap offers an effective solution with good cosmetic outcomes and minimal donor site issues.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Oncology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Secondary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) rarely destroys the entire nasal structure.
- Extensive nasal defects following wide local excision present significant reconstructive challenges.
Observation:
- A rare case of SCC extensively eroding the nasal architecture is presented.
- The patient required total nasal reconstruction due to the extensive defect.
Findings:
- A staged approach is optimal for total nasal reconstruction.
- Modified forehead flap technique was employed, demonstrating technical modifications.
- The procedure resulted in an acceptable cosmetic outcome with minimal donor-site morbidity.
Implications:
- This case highlights the utility of the forehead flap in complex nasal reconstructions.
- Technical modifications can improve outcomes in challenging cases.
- Further research into optimizing flap techniques for nasal SCC reconstruction is warranted.
