Nasolabial V-Y advancement for closure of the midface defects.
BACKGROUND
V-Y subcutaneous advancement flaps receive an excellent blood supply from subcutaneous tissue and are ideal for use on the face. Also it is advantageous cosmetically compared to other local flaps.


OBJECTIVE
Nasolabial V-Y advancement flaps are very useful in closing defects of the midface region after tumor resection.


METHODS
Our experience with nasolabial V-Y flaps in 22 patients is reported. The average defect size was 2.4 cm x 3.2 cm.


RESULTS
Minor flap necrosis occurred in one patient and simple lower eyelid ectropion in another.


CONCLUSIONS
Nasolabial V-Y advancement flap is a simple and satisfactory alternative for closing relatively large defects in the midface when compared with other methods such as skin graft and rotation or transposition flaps. It is easy to design, reliable, and offers good cosmetic results.
Yildirim
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. serk99@hotmail.com
Aköz
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Akan Md
Avci
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D000368:Aged; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects