Expanded applications of the dorsal nasal flap.
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OBJECTIVE To describe new applications for the dorsal nasal flap technique of facial reconstruction. METHODS Retrospective review of surgical records of patients in whom the dorsal nasal flap technique was used. RESULTS The dorsal nasal flap technique was used in 61 patients to repair defects ranging in size from 12 x 17 mm to 35 x 40 mm. CONCLUSION The dorsal nasal flap technique is more versatile than has been traditionally appreciated and can allow single-stage reconstruction of many sizes of defects affecting various areas of the nose.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of facial plastic surgery
دوره 9 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007