Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2024
Objective: To validate the feasibility of an innovative nasal lining-framework complex (NLFC) for reconstructing total nasal defects.
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Methods: This NLFC is composed of forearm flap and support framework.
Summary: Nasal reconstruction in pediatric patient is very challenging and it requires consideration of later nasal development. Herein, we introduce an innovative preauricular free flap pedicled with retrograde vascular (PFFPRV) for pediatric nasal reconstruction. In this PFFPRV technique, the retrograde superficial temporal vessels were used as the flap pedicle.
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