Nasal arterio-venous malformations (AVM) are uncommon lesions. We present a rare case of huge, long standing AVM in the nasal area which was treated by angioembolization, followed by surgical excision and forehead flap reconstruction.

OBJECTIVE To review the single-stage forehead flap for patient selection, technique, and main outcome measures. METHODS Patients undergoing nasal reconstruction between January 1, 1995, and June 30, 2000, were reviewed from medical records, photographs, and personal communication. All work was performed in an academic medical center. RESULTS Fifty-one patients had a forehead flap for nasal ...

BACKGROUND Comèl-Netherton syndrome is an inherited ichthyosis that is associated with highly impaired epidermal cornification and barrier function. Literature sparsely reports of the occurrence of early onset skin cancer in people with Netherton syndrome. To the best of our knowledge the suitability of the severely altered skin in patients with Netherton syndrome for techniques of facial plast...

Reactivation of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) can present as corneal involvement without any precedent neuralgia or characteristic herpetic rash. This form HZO be the first manifestation reactivation varicella virus and masquerade peripheral ulcerative keratitis. A 45-year-old male treated for necrotizing fasciitis (NF) one month back presented with painful diminution vision in right eye (RE...

OBJECTIVE To quantify the perfusion of forehead flaps and compare blood flow from the supratrochlear artery with vascular in-growth at the recipient bed. METHODS Patients with nasal defects necessitating forehead flap closure were prospectively enrolled to study flap perfusion dynamics. Laser-assisted indocyanine green angiography was used to obtain the measurements. When possible, patients r...

Nasal reconstruction continues to be a formidable challenge for most plastic surgeons. This article provides an overview of nasal reconstruction with brief descriptions of subtle nuances involving certain techniques that the authors believe help their overall outcomes. The major aspects of nasal reconstruction are included: lining, support, skin coverage, local nasal flaps, nasolabial flap, and...

OBJECTIVES To compare eyebrow and forehead elevation and tension among the following 3 surgical techniques: subperiosteal dissection to the supraorbital rim, subperiosteal dissection with release (elevation, incision, and spread) of periosteum at the supraorbital rim, and subgaleal dissection to the supraorbital rim, and to determine the optimal method of elevation in an aesthetically accepted ...

we have found prefabrication of hairless radial forearm free flap to be a useful technique for nasal reconstruction. prior skin grafting and a suitable period of maturation permits safe, reliable surgery. its use should be considered in those patients whose forehead tissue is not suitable or in whom appropriate distant flaps are not available, as is often the case with hirsute males.

PURPOSE To present a successful case of single-staged total upper eyelid reconstruction after sebaceous gland carcinoma excision by using forehead galeal pericranial flap. OBSERVATIONS An 80-year-old female with a progressively enlarged left upper eyelid mass presented with ocular irritation, blurred vision, and gritty sensation despite topical antibiotics treatment. This multinodular mass in...

OBJECTIVE To determine the factors contributing to failure of interpolation flaps in nasal reconstruction. DESIGN Retrospective medical chart review. SETTING Tertiary care academic center. PATIENTS A total of 107 patients with nasal defects needing reconstruction, performed at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock. INTERVENTION Patients underwent nasal reconstruct...