Surgical Reconstruction of Nasal Alar Deformities

Kim, Min Sung; Choi, Ji Yun

doi:2017.24.2.65

J Rhinol > Volume 24(2); 2017

Review

Journal of Rhinology 2017;24(2):65-73.
Published online November 30, 2017.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18787/jr.2017.24.2.65

Surgical Reconstruction of Nasal Alar Deformities

Min Sung Kim, Ji Yun Choi

¹Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea.
²Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. happyent@naver.com

비익재건술

김민성, 최지윤

조선대학교 의학전문대학원 피부과학교실, 이비인후과학교실

Abstract

Reconstruction of the nasal alar may be challenging due to the complex nature of multiple cosmetic units and functional considerations, including maintenance of valvular competency. Reconstructive options include various flaps or graft repairs, depending on the subunit involvement and the size of the defect. Linear closures may be suitable for small defects, while bilobed flaps, melolabial flaps, and forehead flaps may be considered for moderate to large defects involving partial and full-thickness defects of the ala.

Key Words: Surgical reconstruction;Nasal alar deformities