TY - JOUR
AU - Kim, Han Sung
AB - COSMETIC Correction of Severe Alar Retraction with Use of a Cutaneous Alar Rotation Flap Dong-Hak Jung, M.D., Ph.D. Background: Severe alar retraction is one of the most challenging problems to Edward S. Kwak, M.D. correct in nasal surgery. Management for severe alar retraction traditionally Han Sung Kim, M.D. requires multiple stages and uses several surgical techniques. This article in- New York, N.Y.; and Seoul, Korea troduces a single-stage technique to correct severe alar retraction deformities using a cutaneous alar rotation flap in conjunction with alar batten grafts. Methods: Patients with severely retracted alae underwent ala reconstruction using a cutaneous alar rotation flap and autogenous cartilage batten grafts. Results: Thirteen patients with severe alar retraction underwent alar recon- struction using cutaneous alar rotation flap and alar batten grafts. The alar retraction was corrected in all cases, achieving improvements functionally and aesthetically. No recurrence of alar retraction was noted. The incision sites for the patients healed with acceptable cosmetic results, with only one patient requiring scar revision. Conclusions: The cutaneous alar rotation flap is an effective and reliable sur- gical option to correct severe alar retraction. Advantages of this technique include a single-stage approach, ease of design, tissue match, and rich 
TI - Correction of Severe Alar Retraction with Use of a Cutaneous Alar Rotation Flap
JF - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
DO - 10.1097/PRS.0b013e318199f914
DA - 2009-03-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/wolters-kluwer-health/correction-of-severe-alar-retraction-with-use-of-a-cutaneous-alar-pAdrAv0j0g
SP - 1088
EP - 1095
VL - 123
IS - 3
DP - DeepDyve
ER -