Denonvilliers' advancement flap in congenital alar rim defects correction.
BACKGROUND
Alar rim defects are mostly acquired, resulting from burns, traumas or tumor excision. Sometimes they can accompany craniofacial clefts. However, isolated congenital alar defects are extremely rare.


METHODS
We presented two cases of congenital isolated alar cleft. The defect was closed by the use of an advancement flap, the technique described by Denonvilliers. We achieved both symmetry and appropriate thickness of the nostrils. Skin color and texture of the alar rim were excellent, with scars not excessively visible.


CONCLUSIONS
Denonvilliers' z-plasty technique by using advancement flap provides both functionally and aesthetically satisfying outcome in patients with congenital alar rim defects.
Novaković
Marijan
M
Military Medical Academy, Clinic for Plastic Surgery and Burns, Belgrade, Serbia. novakmar@eunet.rs
Baralić
Ivanka
I
Stepić
Nenad
N
Rajović
Milica
M
Stojiljković
Vladimir
V
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps