Refinements in the axial frontonasal flap.
The frontonasal flap is a useful flap for medial and lateral tip defects of the nose. It can be used as a random rotation flap or as an axial flap. This paper describes modifications to the original designs of these flaps, with improvements in the final scar.
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Plastic Surgery Unit, Canniesburn Hospital, Glasgow, UK.
Klaassen
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Soutar
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D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*