Kaluzinski E, Crasson F, Alix T, Labbé D
Service de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale du Professeur J.-F. Compere, CHU, Caen.
Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 2004 Jun;105(3):171-6. doi: 10.1016/s0035-1768(04)72298-6.
We report three cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the columella invading the sub-partitions. Wide resection raised the problem of several nasal esthetics sub-units. A chronological review of columella reconstruction procedures explained why the nasolabial fragment rarely used for partial rhinopoiesis, was appropriate in these three patients.