Hinged Turnover Flap for Reconstruction of Nasal Ala Defect.
- Author:
Hyun Jo KWON
1
;
Dong Soo YU
;
Jin Wou KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. frank@medimail.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hinged turnover flap;
Nasal ala defect
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(5):593-596
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Surgical remedy of nasal ala present a challenge to the reconstructive surgeon. As ala have anatomic complexity and a paired structure, reconstruction must be precise and aesthetically acceptable. The reconstruction of full-thickness ala defects often require staged surgical procedures, and they can introduce operational risks and consume extraordinary time and cost. However, a hinged turnover flap can offer a one-stage repair of full-thickness ala defects. With this procedure, satisfactory ala reconstruction was achieved in one step, and good aesthetic and functional results were obtained.
