title: Trigeminal trophic syndrome: report of 2 cases.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We present 2 cases of trigeminal trophic syndrome treated by surgery.
  
  
  METHODS
  We performed reconstruction of the ala nasi using a nasolabial flap or paramedian forehead flap in combination with an auricular chondrocutaneous composite graft.
  
  
  RESULTS
  One case was successfully treated. However, ulceration recurred intermittently in the other case.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although trigeminal trophic syndrome is rare, we believe that plastic surgeons should have a raised awareness of this entity and familiarity with the treatment options.
authors: Department of Plastic Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Japan.
authors: Yoko
authors: Y
authors: Osaki
authors: Tateki
authors: T
authors: Kubo
authors: Kyosuke
authors: K
authors: Minami
authors: Daisuke
authors: D
authors: Maeda
keywords: nasal ala; nasal reconstruction; trigeminal nerve; trigeminal trophic syndrome; ulceration