Expanded Applications of the Dorsal Nasal Flap

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe new applications for the dorsal nasal flap technique of facial reconstruction. METHODS: Retrospective review of surgical records of patients in whom the dorsal nasal flap technique was used. RESULTS: The dorsal nasal flap technique was used in 61 patients to repair defects ranging in size from 12 x 17 mm to 35 x 40 mm. CONCLUSION: The dorsal nasal flap technique is more versatile than has been traditionally appreciated and can allow single-stage reconstruction of many sizes of defects affecting various areas of the nose.