title: Buccal mucosal flaps in nasal reconstruction.
abstract: Buccal mucosal flaps provide a simple and effective method of replacing nasal mucosal lining. This technique has been used in 15 patients requiring reconstruction of full thickness defects of the lateral nasal wall and tip of nose, in combination with a variety of local flaps for skin cover. The buccal mucosal flap is of particular value in reconstructing the common defect of the lower lateral nasal wall and alar rim where more bulky reconstructions often distort the airway.
authors.affiliation: West of Scotland Regional Plastic Surgery Unit, Canniesburn Hospital, Glasgow.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Soutar
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Elliot
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Rao
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D002610:Cheek; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000637:transplantation*; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000601:surgery*; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*