Reconstruction of columella, membranous septum, and upper lip in a single stage operation

Br J Plast Surg. 2003 Apr;56(3):291-2. doi: 10.1016/s0007-1226(03)00098-5.

Abstract

Reconstruction options for columellar defects together with membranous septum, nasal base, and upper lip are restricted. We present a case successfully treated with bilateral cheek advancement flaps with upper medial, perialar skin flaps to reconstruct the upper lip, columella, nasal base and membranous septum in a single session. This method provides adequate tissue with minimal cosmetic deformity in a single stage for repairing such compound defects.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lip / surgery*
  • Male
  • Nasal Septum / surgery*
  • Nose Neoplasms / surgery
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Rhinoplasty / methods
  • Surgical Flaps*