The interposed nasalis myocutaneous island flap for lesions of the ala and lateral tip of the nose.
BACKGROUND
Skin cancer of the ala of the nose is observed frequently. The local defects after Mohs surgery in this localization are difficult to repair by a 1-step procedure.


OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this paper is to present a new flap for lesions of the nasal ala.


METHODS
The design and positioning of the flap is demonstrated with photographs.


RESULTS
The interposed nasalis myocutaneous island flap is a new flap with a good viability and clinical results.


CONCLUSIONS
The interposed nasalis myocutaneous island flap is a reliable flap for the reconstruction of ala defects and defects of the lateral tip of the nose.
Skaria
A M
AM
Mohs Surgeon, University of Geneva, Vevey, Switzerland. skaria@vtxnet.ch
D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D015580:Mohs Surgery / Q000379:methods; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology