Use of conventional forehead flaps for reconstruction of large full thickness nasal defects

We present our experience of seven years in using conventional median and modified median forehead flap for reconstruction of large full thickness nasal defects in 34 patients [followed-up for 3 to 84 months; mean 40.5 months]. In all cases the flap remained completely viable. Donor site deformity was minimal and well accepted. The flap provides a good solution to the challenging problem of partial and total nasal reconstruction in terms of simplicity, reliability and aesthetics