title: Nasolabial V-Y advancement for closure of the midface defects.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. serk99@hotmail.com
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yildirim
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Aköz
authors.lastname: Akan Md
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Avci
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects