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The dorsal advancement flap of the nose

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Eleven nasal tip defects have been reconstructed with skin from the nasal dorsum using a rectangular dorsal advancement flap. The design and the vascular supply of the flap are described. The postoperative cosmetic results are reviewed and alternative techniques of repair are considered. This flap deserves to be better known and should be used more frequently.

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  1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Heelkunde, A.Z. St.-Jan van het OCMW, Ruddershove 10, B-8000, Brugge, Belgium

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Mullie, G., Monballiu, G. The dorsal advancement flap of the nose. Eur J Plast Surg 13, 64–70 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00177809

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