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 × 17 mm to 35 × 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.