Microsurgical revascularization of almost totally amputated alar wing of the nose.
A case of nearly complete amputation of the alar wing is presented whereby a successful arterial revascularization was accomplished using an arterial rerouting technique. Venous stasis was overcome by means of stab-wound wiping. An excellent result was obtained following complete survival of the revascularized segment. The authors conclude that microvascular revascularization should always be attempted whenever possible, even if a skin bridge is preserved in nearly complete amputations of the nose.
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. akyuremustafa@yahoo.com
Mustafa
M
Akyürek
Tunç
T
Safak
Abdullah
A
Keçik
D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D009666:Nose / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*