Tunneled Island Flaps for the Reconstruction of Nasal Defects: A 21-Case Series

(1) Background: The reconstruction of cutaneous defects following surgical procedures in the nasal pyramid presents a challenge due to the limited amount of available tissue. In cases of larger defects, skin from adjacent units is used. Traditionally, two-stage surgical flaps have been employed for...

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Published in:Journal of clinical medicine 2023-12, Vol.12 (23), p.7473
Main Authors: Moro-Bolado, Fernando, Carmona-Rodríguez, Marcos, Alwattar-Ceballos, Omar, Martínez-Montalvo, Laura, Rogel-Vence, María, Sánchez-Caminero, Prado, Romero-Aguilera, Guillermo
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Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical medicine
Defects
Flaps (Surgery)
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Methods
Nose
Rhinoplasty
Skin
Skin cancer
Surgery, Plastic
Sutures
Tumors
Veins & arteries
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Summary:(1) Background: The reconstruction of cutaneous defects following surgical procedures in the nasal pyramid presents a challenge due to the limited amount of available tissue. In cases of larger defects, skin from adjacent units is used. Traditionally, two-stage surgical flaps have been employed for reconstructing these defects. Tunnelized island flaps allow for the one-stage surgical reconstruction of nasal pyramid defects, using tissue from the forehead or cheek for the flap. (2) Methods: Descriptive retrospective study of 21 consecutive patients who underwent surgery for defects on the nasal pyramid using tunnelized island flaps. (3) Results: Surgical reconstruction was performed in 21 patients with basal cell carcinomas, 14 of them using the melolabial island flap and 7 using the paramedian forehead island flap. In all cases except one, clear histological margins were obtained. Immediate complications were mild and minor. It is worth noting the trapdoor effect complication, which improved over time in most cases, resulting in a satisfactory cosmetic outcome. No tumor recurrences were observed during an average follow-up period of 17.7 months. (4) Conclusions: Tunnelized island flaps allow for single-stage reconstruction of nasal pyramid defects, yielding excellent cosmetic results by utilizing adjacent skin. This procedure demands a certain level of skill but is associated with minimal complications, making it a valuable alternative in reconstructive dermatological surgery.
ISSN:2077-0383
2077-0383
DOI:10.3390/jcm12237473