Double-lobe displacement flap for nasal-dorsal defect reconstruction

The skin in the upper half of the nose (2/5) has a certain degree of mobility, which is not as dense and firm as the lower nose (3/5). If the skin here is not too big, it can be repaired with a flap near the nose. It has easy access to materials and can often be completed in one (or two) phase. The thickness and color of the skin are very similar, the survival rate is high, the infection is low, the healing is good, and the cosmetic effect is good. Therefore, it is used by physicians. This kind of flap can have the following types. Double-leaf displacement flap This kind of flap can be transferred from 45 ° to 180 °. The designed double-leaf flap can be used to repair the larger defect. The skin area can be taken from the eyebrow according to the defect. Can also come from the nose and cheeks.

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