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Nasal reconstruction with the expanded forehead flap. 1988

J E Adamson
Department of Plastic Surgery, DePaul Hospital, Norfolk, Va.

This report details the experience with nine patients over a 3-year period who had partial or total nasal reconstruction using an expanded forehead flap. The history of nasal reconstruction is reviewed, emphasizing the evolution of the forehead flap as the ideal donor site. The author's experience with skin expansion of the forehead to produce a thin ideal flap is presented in detail. Complications of the procedure are reviewed. Technical considerations to achieve a good result are emphasized. The forehead donor site is minimal and well accepted. This procedure provides a solution to a major problem with partial and total nasal reconstruction.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008722 Methods A series of steps taken in order to conduct research. Techniques,Methodological Studies,Methodological Study,Procedures,Studies, Methodological,Study, Methodological,Method,Procedure,Technique
D009669 Nose Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the NOSE. Cancer of Nose,Nasal Neoplasms,Nose Cancer,Cancer of the Nose,Nasal Cancer,Neoplasms, Nose,Cancer, Nasal,Cancer, Nose,Cancers, Nasal,Cancers, Nose,Nasal Cancers,Nasal Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Nasal,Neoplasm, Nose,Neoplasms, Nasal,Nose Cancers,Nose Neoplasm
D002280 Carcinoma, Basal Cell A malignant skin neoplasm that seldom metastasizes but has potentialities for local invasion and destruction. Clinically it is divided into types: nodular, cicatricial, morphaic, and erythematoid (pagetoid). They develop on hair-bearing skin, most commonly on sun-exposed areas. Approximately 85% are found on the head and neck area and the remaining 15% on the trunk and limbs. (From DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1471) Carcinoma, Basal Cell, Pigmented,Epithelioma, Basal Cell,Rodent Ulcer,Ulcer, Rodent,Basal Cell Carcinoma,Basal Cell Carcinomas,Basal Cell Epithelioma,Basal Cell Epitheliomas,Carcinomas, Basal Cell,Epitheliomas, Basal Cell,Rodent Ulcers,Ulcers, Rodent
D002294 Carcinoma, Squamous Cell A carcinoma derived from stratified SQUAMOUS EPITHELIAL CELLS. It may also occur in sites where glandular or columnar epithelium is normally present. (From Stedman, 25th ed) Carcinoma, Epidermoid,Carcinoma, Planocellular,Carcinoma, Squamous,Squamous Cell Carcinoma,Carcinomas, Epidermoid,Carcinomas, Planocellular,Carcinomas, Squamous,Carcinomas, Squamous Cell,Epidermoid Carcinoma,Epidermoid Carcinomas,Planocellular Carcinoma,Planocellular Carcinomas,Squamous Carcinoma,Squamous Carcinomas,Squamous Cell Carcinomas
D005546 Forehead The part of the face above the eyes. Foreheads
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D012225 Rhinoplasty A plastic surgical operation on the nose, either reconstructive, restorative, or cosmetic. (Dorland, 28th ed) Rhinoplasties

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