title: Reconstruction of Defects Involving the Nasal Ala and the Nasolabial Fold: The Role of the Microvascular Prehelical Rim Graft.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To demonstrate a surgical technique for reconstructing defects involving the triangle of the nasal ala, nasolabial fold and upper lip.
  
  
  METHODS
  Retrospective survey with follow-up including 4 consecutive patients with extensive skin and soft tissue defects.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Successful reconstruction with good nasal function and acceptable cosmetic result was achieved in all patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The microvascular helical rim graft offers a unique option to reconstruct defects in this specific triangular area of the face when standard techniques have failed.
authors: Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Holzmann
authors: Natasha A
authors: NA
authors: Forster
authors: Domenic
authors: D
authors: Vital
authors: Pietro
authors: P
authors: Giovanoli
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D060052:Nasolabial Fold / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome