Expand pedicle forehead flap in the repair of whole nasal defect

Abstract

Objective:To observed the application of expanded pedicle forehead flap in nasal defect. Method:Totally 11 whole nasal defect cases in our department from June 2010 to March 2016 were treated with the expanded pedicle forehead flap. Regular follow-up was performed after operation to observe the survival condition of flaps, shape, color, texture and scar in donor site after nasal repair. Result:The expanded pedicle forehead flap and transplantation of autologous costal cartilage nasal stents were all survived, the reconstruction nasal shape was satisfied. After 1-5 years follow up, the repair using expanded forehead flap had a good color with enough blood supply, and the nasal ventilation function is well. There was only one linear scar leaved in donor site. Conclusion:Application of the expanded pedicle forehead flap is a good mothed for the treatment of whole nasal defect.