%0 Journal Article
%T The Use of Three Free Flaps in the Simultaneous Reconstruction of the Nose after Extensive Resection Due to Malignant Cancer
%A Maciej Grajek
%A Adam Maciejewski
%A Ryszard Szumniak
%A ukasz Krakowczyk
%J Polish Journal of Surgery
%D 2012
%I Versita
%R 10.2478/v10035-012-0016-1
%X Reconstructive techniques for extended posttraumatic or post-resectional nose defects are well described. Small defects can usually be closed using local flaps with a good esthetic result. Extended resections in the mentioned area require more complex reconstruction methods, including microvascular techniques. The Authors' presented a case of whole nose and partial cheek simultaneous reconstruction using three free flaps. Two auricular free flaps and one radial forearm free flap were used to cover the defect. Meticulous preoperative planning and harvesting of flaps enabled to achieve good esthetic and functional results.
%K nasal reconstruction
%K free flaps
%K chimeric flaps
%U http://versita.metapress.com/content/336954481783044j/?p=834a59101d7d4c5ea78ac8ea3324229b&pi=6