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Charles M. Boyd, MD; Shan R. Baker, MD; Darrell J. Fader, MD; Timothy S. Wang, MD; Timothy M. Johnson, MD

Arch Dermatol. 2000;136:1365-1370.

Context  Reconstruction of extensive nasal defects often represents a significant challenge owing to several unique qualities of the nose, such as complex topography, mobile free margins, and multiple nasal subunits. Furthermore, loss of internal nasal lining and/or structural skeletal support may be present following removal of extensive skin cancers.

Objective  To describe our experience with the use of forehead flap reconstruction for extensive nasal defects.

Design  Retrospective case series.

Setting  Academic health care hospital system.

Patients/Intervention  One hundred forty-seven patients with extensive nasal defects repaired with a forehead flap.

Main Outcome Measures  The functional and aesthetic results were assessed. The characteristics of defects repaired with the forehead flap and the need for lining and/or cartilage were examined.

Results  The forehead flap was used to repair 147 nasal defects after Mohs excision of nonmelanoma skin cancer. Full-thickness skin was lost in all cases, structural skeletal support in 68 cases (46%), and internal mucosal lining in 45 cases (31%). Our experience and surgical technique using the forehead flap are described.

Conclusions  The forehead flap represents one of the best methods for repair of extensive nasal defects. Near-normal functional and cosmetic results can be achieved.

From the Departments of Dermatology (Drs Boyd, Fader, Wang, and Johnson), Otorhinolaryngology (Drs Boyd, Baker, Fader, and Johnson), and Surgery (Division of Plastic Surgery) (Dr Johnson), University of Michigan Health System and University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ann Arbor.

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