The Use of Three Free Flaps in the Simultaneous Reconstruction of the Nose after Extensive Resection Due to Malignant Cancer

• Authors: Maciej Grajek , Adam Maciejewski , Ryszard Szumniak , Łukasz Krakowczyk
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Reconstructive techniques for extended posttraumatic or post-resectional nose defects are well described. Small defects can usually be closed using local flaps with a good esthetic result. Extended resections in the mentioned area require more complex reconstruction methods, including microvascular techniques. The Authors' presented a case of whole nose and partial cheek simultaneous reconstruction using three free flaps. Two auricular free flaps and one radial forearm free flap were used to cover the defect. Meticulous preoperative planning and harvesting of flaps enabled to achieve good esthetic and functional results.

Keywords

EN

nasal reconstruction; free flaps; chimeric flaps

• Journal: Polish Journal of Surgery
• Year: 2012
• Volume: 84
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 99-101

Dates

published

1 - 2 - 2012

online

9 - 4 - 2012

Contributors

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Maciej Grajek

• Department of Oncological and Reconstructive Surgery, Cancer Center, M. Skłodowska-Curie Institute in Gliwice, sdfdf

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Adam Maciejewski

• Department of Oncological and Reconstructive Surgery, Cancer Center, M. Skłodowska-Curie Institute in Gliwice, sdfdf

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Ryszard Szumniak

• Department of Oncological and Reconstructive Surgery, Cancer Center, M. Skłodowska-Curie Institute in Gliwice, sdfdf

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Łukasz Krakowczyk

• Department of Oncological and Reconstructive Surgery, Cancer Center, M. Skłodowska-Curie Institute in Gliwice, sdfdf

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Identifiers

DOI

10.2478/v10035-012-0016-1