Application of artificial dermis prior to full-thickness skin grafting for resurfacing the nose.

Suzuki, S; Shin-ya, K; Kawai, K; Nishimura, Y · Ann Plast Surg · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Two patients with nasal skin defects resulting from excision of rhinophyma and multiple angiofibromas were treated with artificial dermis followed by full-thickness skin grafts taken from the postauricular region. The secondary skin grafts took completely in both patients, and the postoperative results were excellent. Although a two-stage operation is required, application of artificial dermis prior to full-thickness skin grafting is a reliable method for resurfacing the nose.

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