[Total nose reconstruction with a reversed mandibular flap pedicled with the facial artery].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the method to repair different kinds of nasal defects.


METHODS
The reversed mandibular flap pedicled with the facial artery was used.


RESULTS
The treatment was completed in one stage and the results were satisfactory in 6 cases. The reconstructed noses showed good shape.


CONCLUSIONS
Total nose reconstruction using a reversed mandibular flap is a new operation design and technique. The recipient and the donor sites are very close. The flap with excellent blood supply has a good colour and textural match. The operative procedure and flap transferring are easy.
Cheng
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233004, PR China.
Zhao
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Li
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*