Korean J Dermatol.  1995 Oct;33(5):855-858.

Reconstruction of a Skin Defect Following Excision of Basal Cell Carcinoma in the Nose by Labial - alar Transposition Flap

• Moon SE
• Kim JA

Abstract

We report a case of nasal BCC in which the skin defect is reconstructed by a local labial-alar transposition flap. In nasal reconstruction, the local flap is the preferred methods. This flap has the advantage of a more acceptable scar, is easy to make, and less edematous than a superiorly based flap. However, for defects larger than 1cm, this flap is not advisable and the defect has to be located adjacent to th nsolabial fold.

Keyword

BCC; Labial-alas; Transposition Flap

MeSH Terms

Carcinoma, Basal Cell*
Cicatrix
Nose*
Skin*