Multi-Lobed Flaps for Nasal Repair - Comprehensive Atlas
Dermatologic Surgery
JC: September 2022
This comprehensive atlas described the design and application of multi-lobed flaps for nasal reconstruction following Mohs surgery. The authors demonstrated how bilobed and trilobed flap variations can be tailored to different nasal subunits, providing reliable coverage with favorable cosmetic outcomes.
Take-Home Messages
- •Multi-lobed flaps distribute wound closure tension across multiple areas, reducing distortion of critical nasal landmarks.
- •Understanding nasal subunit anatomy is essential for selecting the optimal lobed flap design for each defect location.