[Reconstruction of tissue defects in external nose].
OBJECTIVE
To discuss and sum up the methods and experience of aesthetic reconstruction of tissue defects in external nose.


METHODS
By respective repair based on aesthetic subunits principle of the nose proposed by Yotsuyanagi et al, 47 tissue defects in external nose were reconstructed using random flap of nasolabial groove, local rhomboid flap, the insular skin flap of forehead,the insular skin flap of nasolabial groove with retrograde facial artery and forearm flap with pedicle etc.


RESULTS
Satisfactory resconstructive effects were obtained in all cases.


CONCLUSIONS
Good aesthetic result can be achieved using local flaps or forearm flap with pedicle.
Cui
Xidong
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China.
Yan
Wenhong
W
Huang
Lingli
L
Zhao
Xia
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps