Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 1969 · 120 citations · 0 references
MedicinePlastic SurgerySurgeryAesthetic SurgeryReconstructive SurgeryRhinologyFacial Plastic SurgeryFlap ReconstructionFlap SurgeryNasal Deformity CorrectionNasal ReconstructionNasal SurgeryNasal Defect ReconstructionPedicle Flap Surgery
Deformity of the nose and its adjacent area has commanded deserved attention for many years. The often told art of nose-making, developed in India before the time of Christ, has formed the foundation from which to evolve a variety of flaps and techniques through the ages. A newer method, however, does not necessarily mean an improvement in repairing such a deformity. Rather, it gives the surgeon a procedure to add to his armamentarium and allows him to choose the most appropriate method for a given deformity; herein lies progress in plastic surgery. This paper presents a new pedicle flap technique suitable for reconstruction of the nose and the adjacent area of the face.