Abstract
We report a case of a 61-year-old patient who presented to us for nose and cheek reconstruction post multiple excisions of an extensive recurrent basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the right cheek and most of the nose. Nasal reconstruction was achieved with a free helical rim flap for the right ala and a staged prefabricated radial artery forearm free fascial flap. We were successful in producing a very favorable esthetic result and restoring nasal function.
Level of Evidence: Level V, therapeutic study
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Damien Grinsell, Maitumelo Imeldah Motoroko declare they have no conflict of interest.
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Grinsell, D., Motoroko, M.I. Nasal reconstruction with a prefabricated free flap. Eur J Plast Surg 38, 495–498 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-015-1137-7
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