Transposition flaps in nasal reconstruction

Publication

Transposition flaps in nasal reconstruction

Journal Paper/Review - Feb 1, 2011

Lohuis Peter J F M, Godefroy Willem P, Baker Shan R, Tasman Abel-Jan

Citation

Lohuis P, Godefroy W, Baker S, Tasman A. Transposition flaps in nasal reconstruction. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2011; 19:85-106.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2011; 19

Publication Date

Feb 1, 2011

Issn Electronic

1558-1926

Pages

85-106

Brief description/objective

The aim of reconstructive nasal surgery is not only to rebuild all or part of the nose but also to blend and tailor the new and old tissues in such a way as to create the best possible result. Although a variety of reconstructive options exist, local or regional skin flaps are one of the most powerful reconstructive tools for the reconstruction of cutaneous nasal defects. This article discusses the fundamentals of nasal reconstruction and describes the local and regional transposition flaps for the reconstruction of nasal defects.