Columella reconstruction with an inferiorly-based philtral advancement flap in a cocaine abuser

Davide Di Santo; Matteo Trimarchi; Andrea Galli; Mario Bussi

doi:10.4103/ijps.IJPS_163_16

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, Table of Contents

CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2017; 50(01): 096-099
DOI: 10.4103/ijps.IJPS_163_16

Case Report

Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

Columella reconstruction with an inferiorly-based philtral advancement flap in a cocaine abuser

Authors

Davide Di Santo

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology, San Raffaele Hospital and Vita-Salute University, Via Olgettina, Milan, Italy
Matteo Trimarchi

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology, San Raffaele Hospital and Vita-Salute University, Via Olgettina, Milan, Italy
Andrea Galli

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology, San Raffaele Hospital and Vita-Salute University, Via Olgettina, Milan, Italy
Mario Bussi

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology, San Raffaele Hospital and Vita-Salute University, Via Olgettina, Milan, Italy

Abstract

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.

KEY WORDS

Acquired nose deformities - cocaine-related disorders - rhinoplasty - surgical flaps

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