Reconstruction of the columella with bilateral nostril sill flaps.
The treatment of total columellar defects is very difficult, and there is not any first choice in reconstruction of these defects. Various techniques have been reported for this purpose. Each technique has its own drawbacks, and few can be performed in one stage. We report a pediatric patient with a defect involving the entire columella. Reconstruction of the defect was accomplished with laterally based bilateral nostril sill flaps. An acceptable cosmetic result was obtained. This method can be done as a single-stage operation with an excellent color and texture match. We think that this method leads to good aesthetic results, and should be considered for total columellar reconstruction.
Demir
Zühtü
Z
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Social Security Foundation, Ankara Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Ozdil
Kubilay
K
Karamürsel
Sebat
S
Yüce
Serdar
S
Oktem
Fatih
F
Celebioğlu
Selim
S
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps