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William M Weathers1, John C Koshy1, Erik M Wolfswinkel1, James F Thornton2.
Abstract
The authors provide an overview of nasal soft tissue reconstruction and of the senior author's practice. Nasal soft tissue reconstruction is a challenging endeavor as the nose is one of the most prominent and complex facial features. A multitude of surgical repair options exist, which can make the decision-making process unnecessarily complicated. It is advisable that the reconstructive surgeon become facile with a handful of surgical techniques versus trying to master many techniques.Keywords: Mohs surgery; dorsonasal flap; forehead flap; full-thickness skin graft; nasal reconstruction; nasolabial flap; secondary intention
Year: 2013 PMID: 24872747 PMCID: PMC3743911 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1351226
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Plast Surg ISSN: 1535-2188 Impact factor: 2.314