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An unusual complication of nasolabial flap reconstruction

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ABSTRACT Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common carcinoma in the oral cavity. Resection of these cancers often requires reconstruction. Nasolabial flaps are a robust and reliable local flap that… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common carcinoma in the oral cavity. Resection of these cancers often requires reconstruction. Nasolabial flaps are a robust and reliable local flap that provide a satisfactory outcome. We report two cases where an epidermoid cyst developed within the scar of the nasolabial flap and review the literature.

Keywords: flap; nasolabial flap; complication nasolabial; flap reconstruction; unusual complication

Journal Title: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Year Published: 2017

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