Jang Suk Yoon, Kim Woo Seob, Kim Han Koo, Bae Tae Hui
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
J Craniofac Surg. 2018 May;29(3):e250-e251. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000004268.
Nasal columellar is a complex area to reconstruct due to its unique esthetic and functional characteristics. Malignancy, trauma, infection, and esthetic surgery complications can cause columellar defect. Among many surgical plans, nasolabial island flap is most commonly used. However, flap congestions occasionally occur which inevitably lead to leech therapy. The authors introduce reverse lateral nasal artery pedicled nasolabial island flap, which has lower risk of postoperative complications.