Flap or graft: The best of both in nasal ala reconstruction

摘要

The area of the nose immediately medial to the nasofacial groove is a common site for relatively small but penetrating basal cell carcinomas (BCCs). Although larger lesions may necessitate formal subunit reconstruction, smaller lesions pose a considerable dilemma. Full-thickness skin grafts (FTSGs) often result in an unsightly contour defect. Local flap options exist, but they frequently violate subunit boundaries or anatomical landmarks. In particular, the single-stage nasolabial transposition flap is particularly prone to blunting of the nasofacial angle and fullness or pin-cushioning of the flap with concomitant loss of facial symmetry.