A thinned forearm flap transfer to the nose.

Abstract

We employed a forearm flap that had been thinned through primary defatting for nasal covering in three cases to reduce the need for secondary revision. Partial flap loss did occur in one case due to subcutaneous vascular plexus injury, but acceptable results were obtained in the remaining two cases. Donor site concave deformities were substantially reduced by removal of fat from around the flap margin. Great care must be taken during surgery to avoid damage to the small vascular network around the pedicle to prevent flap necrosis.