[Application of local skin flaps in adjustment of reconstructed nasal alars at second stage]

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2018 Jan 15;32(1):55-58. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.201707113.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of local skin flaps such as V-Y advancement flap (V-Y plasty) and transposition flap (Z plasty) in the adjustment of reconstructed nasal alars at second stage.

Methods: Between June 2012 and January 2017, 14 cases of reconstructed nasal alars by nasolabial flap or expanded forehead flap were recruited. There were 9 males and 5 females with an average age of 34.8 years (range, 18-52 years). The interval time between one- and two-stage operations was 1-12 months (mean, 3 months). The type of local skin flap was decided according to the flaws of reconstructed nasal alars. V-Y plasty was used in 5 cases, Z plasty in 2 cases, and V-Y plasty combined with Z plasty in 7 cases.

Results: All operations were successfully completed. The flaps in 3 cases suffered from epidermal necrosis at the far end and healed by dressing change. The other wounds healed by first intention. All 14 cases were followed up 6-40 months (mean, 12 months). The nasal alars had verisimilar shape and symmetrical appearance. The color and texture of reconstructed nasal alar were closed to peripheral tissues.

Conclusion: Applying local skin flaps such as V-Y plasty and Z plasty can acquire a better shape in the adjustment of reconstructed nasal alars.

目的: 探讨 V-Y 成形及 Z 成形等局部皮瓣二期修整再造鼻翼的疗效。.

方法: 2012 年 6 月—2017 年 1 月,收治 14 例因鼻翼缺损行鼻唇沟皮瓣或额部扩张皮瓣修复术后患者。男 9 例,女 5 例;年龄 18~52 岁,平均 34.8 岁。该次手术距一期手术时间为 1~12 个月,平均 3 个月。根据一期再造鼻翼不同缺陷,选择 V-Y 成形 5 例、Z 成形 2 例、V-Y 成形+ Z 成形 7 例。.

结果: 患者均顺利完成手术。术后 3 例皮瓣远端表皮部分坏死,经换药后愈合,余均Ⅰ期愈合。患者均获随访,随访时间 6~40 个月,平均 12 个月。鼻翼外形良好,与健侧基本对称;鼻翼皮肤颜色、质地与周围正常皮肤接近。.

结论: 鼻翼缺损修复再造后,二期运用 V-Y 成形、Z 成形等局部皮瓣修整鼻翼,可使再造的鼻翼形态更佳。.

Keywords: Nasal alar defect; V-Y plasty; Z plasty; local skin flap; reconstruction.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nose / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Replantation*
  • Rhinoplasty / methods*
  • Skin Transplantation / methods
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Surgical Wound Infection
  • Young Adult