Reconstruction of the nose after cocaine abuse.

Wehrens, K M E; Hawinkels, H; Fresow, R N G M; van der Hulst, R R W J; Boeckx, W D · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · 2009

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 35-year-old woman with necrosis of the complete nasal tract due to nasal cocaine abuse is presented. Reconstruction was performed using a free radial forearm flap and rib cartilage grafts. Pre-existing skin of the nose was used for outer lining. The reconstruction led to an excellent functional and aesthetic result.

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