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Mark J. Bitgood, MD; C. Patrick Hybarger, MD

Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2007;9(5):344-351.

Objective  To describe new applications for the dorsal nasal flap technique of facial reconstruction.

Methods  Retrospective review of surgical records of patients in whom the dorsal nasal flap technique was used.

Results  The dorsal nasal flap technique was used in 61 patients to repair defects ranging in size from 12 x 17 mm to 35 x 40 mm.

Conclusion  The dorsal nasal flap technique is more versatile than has been traditionally appreciated and can allow single-stage reconstruction of many sizes of defects affecting various areas of the nose.

Author Affilations: Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, San Rafael, California.