Reconstruction of nasal lining using a nasolabial flap

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  • OSAKI Takeo
    <i>Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Hospital Organization Himeji Medical Center</i>
  • NOMURA Tadashi
    <i>Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Hospital Organization Himeji Medical Center</i>
  • TOKIYOSHI Takahiro
    <i>Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shinko Hospital</i>

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  • Nasolabial flapによる鼻腔裏打ち再建の経験

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It is important to have sufficient thin, vascular lining for persistent good contour and nasal function in a nasal reconstruction. We have used the nasolabial flap as lining for two patients which required full-thickness reconstruction of the nose because of skin cancer. Case 1 : A 78-year-old man underwent resection for basal cell carcinoma of the nasal tip and ala. A nasolabial flap, median forehead flap and nasal septum cartilage were used for reconstructing the alar defect. Case 2 : A 76-year-old woman presented with contraction of the ala and columella after forearm flap transfer. The nasolabial flap was chosen to restore the nasal vault and columella. There were no complications and the postoperative result was acceptable. It is said that the nasolabial flap is thick and not highly vascular. Based on our experience, however, this flap can be safely used for nasal lining with satisfactory thinness.[Skin Cancer (Japan) 2012 ; 27 : 186-190]

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  • Skin Cancer

    Skin Cancer 27 (2), 186-190, 2012

    The Japanese Skin Cancer Society

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