Double Chondrocutaneous Composite Free Graft in Nasal Reconstruction. Report of a Case and Technique Description

Luigi Maria Lapalorcia, Fabio Massimo Abenavoli, Marino Cordellini
DOI: 10.4236/ss.2011.210105                

Abstract

Full thickness skin grafts and composite grafts are a workhorse in reconstructive surgery of nose and ear defects whether they are originated from trauma, cancer surgery or burns. The reliability of these grafts has been proved with an established clinical use and morbidity to the donor site is minimal if harvesting and donor site selection if appropriate. Use of double or multiple grafts to reconstruct a complex defect of the nose has not been described and our report is meaningful for the fact that it describes a further use of the surgical concept of grafting.

Keywords

Nasal Reconstruction, Composite Graft, Free Chondrocutaneous Graft, Skin Graft, Burns, Cartilage Graft, Donor Site

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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