title: Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Nasal Ala using a Composite Auricular Graft Based on the Superficial Temporal Vessels.
abstract: Full-thickness defects of the nasal ala can be challenging to reconstruct. The original texture, color and shape of this specific aesthetic unit requires careful planning of the surgical approach and technique in order to minimize donor-site morbidity and repetitive procedures. We describe the use of the chondrocutaneous composite auricular graft to -reconstruct a full-thickness defect of the ala of the nose with a successful and aesthetically pleasing outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Stillaert
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Van Landuyt
authors.forename: Ph
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Blondeel
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Monstrey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D054644:Ear Auricle / Q000098:blood supply*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*