Reconstructive surgery of the mental canthal region.

The complexity of the medial canthal area is discussed and the importance of complete tumor removal with microscopically controlled excision emphasized.. Immediate reconstruction is recommended in most instances. Defects to be reconstructed are divided into nasal and eyelid sides of the medial canthal region and subdivided into superficial and deep defects. The reconstructive modalities used in the various defects are illustrated and the advantages and disadvantages of each explored.