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[Reversed vascular full-thickness nasolabial flap]

C Le-Quang

    Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
    |June 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study presents a vascular island nasolabial flap for nasal reconstruction. The flap offers a reliable single-stage solution for alar lobule and nasal sidewall defects, achieving good outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Reconstructive Surgery
    • Head and Neck Surgery

    Context:

    • Nasal defects, particularly full-thickness alar lobule or nasal sidewall defects, pose significant reconstructive challenges.
    • Current reconstructive techniques may involve multiple stages or result in suboptimal aesthetic and functional outcomes.
    • The need for versatile and reliable flap options for nasal reconstruction is well-established.

    Purpose:

    • To describe and evaluate the efficacy of a superiorly pedicled vascular island full-thickness nasolabial flap for single-stage nasal reconstruction.
    • To assess the flap's suitability for repairing full-thickness defects of the alar lobule and the lower half of the nasal sidewall.
    • To report on the outcomes, including aesthetic results and donor site morbidity, of this reconstructive technique.

    Summary:

    • A superiorly pedicled vascular island full-thickness nasolabial flap, utilizing reverse blood flow from the facial artery and vein, was employed.
    • This composite musculo-mucocutaneous flap was used in 32 patients for single-stage repair of alar lobule (18) or nasal sidewall (14) defects.
    • Venous drainage could be supplemented by a muscular pedicle if the vein was unavailable; secondary defatting was required in 37.5% of cases.

    Impact:

    • The described nasolabial flap provides a successful single-stage reconstructive option for significant nasal defects.
    • The technique resulted in good aesthetic and functional outcomes with minimal donor site sequelae in all evaluated cases.
    • This flap represents a valuable addition to the armamentarium for nasal reconstruction, addressing both external coverage and internal lining needs.

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