title: Nasal alar rim reconstruction utilizing the crus of the helix, with several alternatives for donor site closure.
abstract: The crus of the helix may be the best source for alar rim reconstruction in certain patients. Chances of survival of that composite graft are increased when the nasal mucosal surface can be spared by stringent efforts. A case demonstrating the success of these principles is presented, along with several alternative methods of donor site closure.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004431:Ear, External; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods; D016038:Skin Transplantation