Reconstruction of Full Thickness Ala Defect with Nasolabial Fold and Septal Mucosal Hinge Flap.
10.7181/acfs.2014.15.3.133
- Author:
Hye Mi YOO
1
;
Kyoung Suk LEE
;
Jun Sik KIM
;
Nam Gyun KIM
Author Information
1. Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute of Health Science, Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea. pellow@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Nose;
Nasal septum;
Surgical flaps;
Surgery
- MeSH:
Arteries;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Cartilage;
Ear;
Equipment and Supplies;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Mucous Membrane;
Nasal Septum;
Nasolabial Fold*;
Nose;
Skin;
Surgical Flaps
- From:Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
2014;15(3):133-137
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Reconstruction of a full-thickness alar defect requires independent blood supplies to the inner and outer surfaces. Because of this, secondary operations are commonly needed for the division of skin flap from its origin. Here, we report a single-stage reconstruction of full-thickness alar defect, which was made possible by the use of a nasolabial island flap and septal mucosal hinge flap. A 49-year-old female had presented with a squamous cell carcinoma of the right ala which was invading through the mucosa. The lesion was excised with a 5-mm free margin through the full-thickness of ala. The lining and cartilage was restored using a septal mucosa hinge flap and a conchal cartilage from the ipsilateral ear. The superficial surface was covered with a nasolabial island flap based on a perforator from the angular artery. The three separate tissue layers were reconstructed as a single subunit, and no secondary operations were necessary. Single-stage reconstruction of the alar subunit was made possible by the use of a nasolabial island flap and septal mucosal hinge flap. Further studies are needed to compare long-term outcomes following single-stage and multi-stage reconstructions.
