Reconstruction of a large nasal alar defect

Abstract

The reconstruction of a nasal ala defect is challenging for the reconstructive surgeon. A myriad of options are available for the ala defect. We present a case of a large ala defect that was reconstructed with a modified dorsal nasal flap.

Keywords:

• Dorsal nasal flap
• miter flap
• nasal ala reconstruction
• nasal reconstruction

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We would like to thank the Director General of Health Malaysia for his permission to publish this article. We extend our gratitude to Dr. Izety Shezlinda Noran for her support in our work.