title: Primary closure for midline defects of the nose: a simple approach for reconstruction.
abstract: We present a modification of the standard linear closure for small to medium-sized defects of the lower nose that avoids many of the limitations of flap or graft reconstruction. The surgical technique detailed yields predictable functional and cosmetic reconstruction with very few complications. The dermatologic surgeon should consider this option when reconstructing defects of the lower nose.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Zitelli
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013537:Sutures; D016896:Treatment Outcome