TY - JOUR
T1 - Principles of Nasal Reconstruction
AU - Spataro, Emily
AU - Branham, Gregory H.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2017/2/1
Y1 - 2017/2/1
N2 - The rise in cutaneous malignancies over the past 20 years has led to significant advances in reconstructing the nose from an aesthetic and functional standpoint. The principles of nasal reconstruction center on application of the nasal subunit principle, three-layered reconstruction, nasal skin characteristics, and patient factors. Reconstructive planning starts with proper defect analysis, followed by application of the reconstructive ladder for soft-tissue repair, adequate structural support, and repair of nasal lining deficits. Optimal reconstructive methods depend on the location and size of the defect. Finally, refinement of the reconstruction is achieved through dermabrasion, scar revision, and flap thinning techniques.
AB - The rise in cutaneous malignancies over the past 20 years has led to significant advances in reconstructing the nose from an aesthetic and functional standpoint. The principles of nasal reconstruction center on application of the nasal subunit principle, three-layered reconstruction, nasal skin characteristics, and patient factors. Reconstructive planning starts with proper defect analysis, followed by application of the reconstructive ladder for soft-tissue repair, adequate structural support, and repair of nasal lining deficits. Optimal reconstructive methods depend on the location and size of the defect. Finally, refinement of the reconstruction is achieved through dermabrasion, scar revision, and flap thinning techniques.
KW - local flaps
KW - nasal reconstruction
KW - nasal subunits
KW - skin cancer
KW - soft-tissue defects of the nose
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U2 - 10.1055/s-0036-1597949
DO - 10.1055/s-0036-1597949
M3 - Article
C2 - 28226366
AN - SCOPUS:85013633229
SN - 0736-6825
VL - 33
SP - 9
EP - 16
JO - Facial Plastic Surgery
JF - Facial Plastic Surgery
IS - 1
ER -