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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2017; 50(01): 096-099
DOI: 10.4103/ijps.IJPS_163_16
DOI: 10.4103/ijps.IJPS_163_16
Case Report
Columella reconstruction with an inferiorly-based philtral advancement flap in a cocaine abuser
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Publication Date:
05 July 2019 (online)
ABSTRACT
Nasal columella defects can significantly impair aesthetic appearance. Columella reconstruction can be very challenging for surgeons, especially if due to cocaine abuse. The case of a 32-year-old male patient with subtotal columellar necrosis secondary to cocaine abuse is presented. An inferiorly based philtral advancement flap was performed to cover the defect. Aesthetic outcome was the primary goal of surgery. Reconstruction led to good aesthetic and functional results.
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