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May 21, 2026JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen GesellschaftOpen Access

Retrospective case series of two‐stage folded paramedian forehead flap nasal reconstruction without cartilage grafts

Conrad Hempel Viktor Schnabel Jan‐Christoph Simon Sonja Grunewald

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The study aims to determine the necessity of cartilage grafts to prevent nasal collapse and evaluates patient outcomes.
Retrospective analysis of 10 patients undergoing two-stage folded paramedian forehead flap reconstruction without cartilage grafts.
Median follow-up period of 14 months to assess postoperative results.
Outcomes measured included patient satisfaction, nasal airflow, and aesthetic results.
All patients reported satisfaction with their postoperative outcomes.
Nasal airflow was preserved without impairment on the reconstructed side.
No instances of nostril collapse, hypertrophic scarring, or tissue necrosis were recorded.

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Retrospective case series assesses nasal reconstruction outcomes in patients without cartilage grafting, suggesting effective results.

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Hempel et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12965848a0ea166567310c https://doi.org/10.1111/ddg.70389

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