title: Utility of the subcutaneous hinge flap in nasal reconstruction.
abstract: The subcutaneous pedicle hinge flap provides excellent reconstruction of deep defects of the lateral base and caudal sidewall of the nose that extend into the cheek. The indications, flap design, and operative technique are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor.
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*