scalping flap for nasal reconstruction

ABSTRACT

A 50 years old man reported to the out patient, department of Plastic surgery services of Civil Hospital Karachi with a traumatic cut nose by a sharp object. Examination revealed complete loss of both alae, tip and vestibule along with some loss of tissue over the root. The large defect was closed with "scalping flap of Converse" This flap is well known for its reliability, color match and the texture. It causes minimal donor area morbidity