Related Experiment Videos
The Rieger flap for nasal reconstruction
T M Johnson1, N A Swanson, S R Baker
1Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, USA.
Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|June 1, 1995
Summary
The Rieger flap offers a predictable, single-stage surgical solution for nasal reconstruction. This method effectively repairs defects in the middle and distal nose for selected patients.
Area of Science:
- Plastic surgery
- Reconstructive surgery
- Nasal reconstruction
Background:
- Surgical defects in the middle and distal nose require reconstructive solutions.
- Aesthetic predictability and single-stage procedures are desirable outcomes in nasal repair.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the anatomic and technical design of the Rieger (dorsonasal) flap.
- To evaluate the Rieger flap as a method for nasal defect repair.
Main Methods:
- Detailed description of the Rieger (dorsonasal) flap's anatomic and technical design.
- Application of the flap for surgical defects in the middle and distal nose.
Main Results:
- The Rieger flap provides an aesthetically predictable outcome.
- The procedure is a one-stage reconstruction.
Conclusions:
- The Rieger flap is a reliable method for nasal reconstruction.
- Successful outcomes are achieved in properly selected patients.