Alar transposition flap for stenosis of the nostril.
We present a technique that has successfully corrected severe bilateral nasal stenosis. It comprised an alar transposition flap. After a year's follow up the patient was satisfied with the results. We recommend this technique for selective stenosis of the nostril.
Aydogdu
Eser
E
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. dreser75@yahoo.com
Akan
Mithat
M
Gideroglu
Kaan
K
Akoz
Tayfun
T
D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013524:Surgical Flaps