Complex nasal reconstruction: a case study: composite defect.
A woman presents after Mohs excision of a basal cell carcinoma within the right alar. A composite defect of her right upper lip, cheek, and ala is present. Although distressed, her concerns are somewhat alleviated by the prior successful reconstruction of a full-thickness defect of her left ala, some years previously. This content presents the principles of the repair, the surgical plan, and details of the multiple procedures performed for successful reconstruction.
Division of Plastic Surgery, St Joseph's Hospital, Tucson, AZ 85715, USA. drmenick@drmenick.com
Frederick J
FJ
Menick
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015580:Mohs Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps