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Nostril Stenosis Repair Using the Indwelling Flap

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Nasal vestibule stenosis is a rare deformity that can be either congenital or acquired. Various surgical techniques for reconstruction have been described, including the use of skin grafts, composite grafts, and local tissue rearrangement. We present a novel approach using 2 V-Y indwelling advancement flaps. The flaps are raised from the columella and the nostril sill, using local nasal tissue adjacent to the stenotic area. This technique provides sufficient elongation of the nostril diameter on the stenotic site, ensures well-vascularized tissue (flap-only reconstruction) that prevents restenosis, and achieves aesthetically pleasing results. Follow-up at 12 and 24 months postoperatively showed no restenosis with a satisfactory aesthetic result and patient satisfaction.

Source: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open

DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000007184

Authors: Dmitry Kotovich, Mor Rittblat, Katya Chapchay, Neta Adler, Alexander Margulis

Institutions: Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,195