title: Analysis of methods for nasal tip reconstruction.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Numerous traditional and contemporary methods for nasal reconstruction are used today. Our investigation qualitatively analyzed different methods of nasal tip reconstruction which led to the development of an algorithm for repair based on the size, depth, and location of tissue loss.
  
  
  METHODS
  A case series of 165 nasal tip reconstructions performed during a 2-year period followed for at least 6 months was critically analyzed with photographic documentation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Different methods of reconstruction exhibited varying aesthetic results. Analysis of surgical reconstructions led to the development of an algorithm based on the area of tissue defect.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  An algorithm was developed for nasal tip reconstructions based on the size and location of tissue defect. Both the recipient and donor sites were analyzed for aesthetic result and complications.
authors.affiliation: Westmoreland Head and Neck Surgery, Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Klingensmith
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Millman
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Foster
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome