The rhombic bilobed flap for nasal reconstruction.
BACKGROUND
The bilobed flap is a useful tool for reconstruction of the nose but is occasionally complicated by pincushioning or trapdoor deformity.


OBJECTIVE
To describe the use of a rhombic bilobed flap for use in reconstructing defects on the lower third of the nose.


METHODS
Reconstruction of skin cancer defects following Mohs surgery was performed using a bilobed rhombic flap design in 10 patients.


RESULTS
Good to excellent results were seen in 9 of 10 patients. Significant pincushioning was not present postoperatively in any patient.


CONCLUSIONS
Despite some disadvantages, the rhombic bilobed flap is useful in reconstructing nasal defects on the lower third of the nose.
Dinehart
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Department of Dermatology, Arkansas Cancer Research Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. sdinehart@pol.net
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015580:Mohs Surgery; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome