Open AccessThe Forehead Flap for Nasal Reconstruction
Author(s) -
Charles M. Boyd,
Shan R. Baker,
Darrell J. Fader,
T S Wang,
Timothy M. Johnson
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
archives of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-3652
pISSN - 0003-987X
DOI - 10.1001/archderm.136.11.1365
Subject(s) - medicine , forehead , nose , surgery , context (archaeology) , paleontology , biology
Reconstruction of extensive nasal defects often represents a significant challenge owing to several unique qualities of the nose, such as complex topography, mobile free margins, and multiple nasal subunits. Furthermore, loss of internal nasal lining and/or structural skeletal support may be present following removal of extensive skin cancers.
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