A free preauricular flap for reconstruction of the nasal tip defect

VernacularTitle:耳前皮瓣游离移植再造鼻尖1例
Author: Dawei ZHENG ¹ ; Zhangcan LI ; Zhen HUANG ; Xuyang ZHANG ; Rongjian SHI ; Yali ZONG ; Xiao ZHOU
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1. 徐州仁慈医院显微修复重建外科，徐州　221004
Keywords: Nose deformities, acquired; Rhinoplasty; Free flap; Super microsurgery
From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2022;38(7):767-770
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: The nasal tip defect has a significant influence on one’s facial appearance, and reconstruction of this defect is challenging. In February 2021, a 44-year-old man with a soft tissue defect of the nasal tip after biting was diagnosed and treated in Xuzhou Renci Hospital. The nasal tip was reconstructed with a free preauricular flap based on the superficial temporal artery, which was anastomosed with the terminal branches of the facial artery by super microsurgical technique. After the operation, the skin flap survived with infection prevention, anticoagulation, and antispasmodic treatment. After three months of follow-up, the incision scar was un-noticeable, and the patient was satisfied with the appearance of the reconstructed nasal tip.