Surgical Reconstruction of Nasal Alar Deformities.
- Author:
Min Sung KIM
1
;
Ji Yun CHOI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Surgical reconstruction; Nasal alar deformities
- MeSH: Congenital Abnormalities*; Forehead; Transplants
- From:Journal of Rhinology 2017;24(2):65-73
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Reconstruction of the nasal alar may be challenging due to the complex nature of multiple cosmetic units and functional considerations, including maintenance of valvular competency. Reconstructive options include various flaps or graft repairs, depending on the subunit involvement and the size of the defect. Linear closures may be suitable for small defects, while bilobed flaps, melolabial flaps, and forehead flaps may be considered for moderate to large defects involving partial and full-thickness defects of the ala.
