title: Prelamination to reconstruct internal nasal lining.
abstract: The reconstruction of internal lining in nasal reconstruction is critical to the final result. Most established techniques carry important drawbacks, which include limited available lining surface area, compromise of nasal physiologic function, or donor site morbidity. In this report, we demonstrate a technique that is reliable, technically facile, and allows for the reconstruction of large surface areas: the creation of a bilaminated forehead flap by in situ split-thickness skin grafting. The use of the bilaminated forehead flap in subsequent reconstructive steps allows for dependable reconstruction. All relevant technical steps are illustrated in detail.
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
authors.forename: Holger
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gassner
authors.forename: Haneen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sadick
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Haubner
authors.forename: Verena
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Artinger
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kuehnel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009296:Nasal Cavity; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps