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Cheek Reconstruction with a Nasolabial External-Rotation Flap.
Nobuaki Ishii1, Masataka Akimoto1, Rei Ogawa2
1From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Nippon Medical School Chibahokusoh Hospital, Inzai City, Chiba Pref., Japan.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|January 22, 2024
Summary
Reconstructing large preauricular defects is challenging. A novel nasolabial external-rotation (NER) flap, combined with a cervical-rotation flap, offers a minimally invasive solution for significant cheek skin defects, yielding excellent cosmetic results in elderly patients.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Dermatologic Surgery
Background:
- Reconstructing large preauricular defects with good cosmetic outcomes remains a significant challenge in plastic surgery.
- Existing methods often fall short in addressing extensive skin loss, particularly when involving the malar prominence.
