title: The use of three free flaps in the simultaneous reconstruction of the nose after extensive resection due to malignant cancer.
abstract: Reconstructive techniques for extended posttraumatic or post-resectional nose defects are well described. Small defects can usually be closed using local flaps with a good esthetic result. Extended resections in the mentioned area require more complex reconstruction methods, including microvascular techniques. The Authors' presented a case of whole nose and partial cheek simultaneous reconstruction using three free flaps. Two auricular free flaps and one radial forearm free flap were used to cover the defect. Meticulous preoperative planning and harvesting of flaps enabled to achieve good esthetic and functional results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oncological and Reconstructive Surgery, Cancer Center, M. Skłodowska-Curie Institute in Gliwice.
authors.forename: Maciej
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Grajek
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Maciejewski
authors.forename: Ryszard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Szumniak
authors.forename: Lukasz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Krakowczyk
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult