Nasal Reconstruction by Expanded Forehead Scalping Flap: Case Report with Literature Review

Nasal reconstruction is a difficult and complex surgery due to highlights and shadows of three-dimensional central structure of the face. Similarity of tissues, units-subunits, and invisibility of the scar are very important principles for reconstruction. In this case report, we present reconstruction of subunits of the nose by an expanded forehead scalping flap in a 12-year-old boy, whose tip and columellar subunits had been avulsed by a dog bite, in a hidden scar manner.

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Nasal reconstruction is a complicated and challenging surgery due to the three-dimensional structure of the face. Similarity of tissues, units-subunits, and invisible scars are crucial for successful reconstruction. In this case report, we describe the use of an expanded forehead scalping flap to reconstruct the subunits of the nose in a 12-year-old boy who suffered avulsion of the tip and columellar subunits due to a dog bite.