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To illustrate the surgical management of recurrent nasal basal cell carcinoma and the use of paramedian forehead flap reconstruction.

July 21, 2026CureusOpen Access

Reconstructive Challenges in Recurrent Nasal Basal Cell Carcinoma: Multidisciplinary Management and Paramedian Forehead Flap Reconstruction in an Elderly Patient

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Case report reveals successful reconstruction of nasal defect in an elderly patient using a forehead flap, highlighting multidisciplinary care.

To illustrate the surgical management of recurrent nasal basal cell carcinoma and the use of paramedian forehead flap reconstruction.
Case report of a 73-year-old woman with recurrent basal cell carcinoma of the nose.
Wide local excision performed followed by paramedian forehead flap reconstruction.
Postoperative care included dressing management for drainage and ensuring flap viability.
Complete tumor excision confirmed with clear margins (histopathological assessment).
No postoperative complications such as ischemia or necrosis observed.
Favorable functional and aesthetic outcomes at follow-up with satisfactory wound healing.

Cendana et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report reveals successful reconstruction of nasal defect in an elderly patient using a forehead flap, highlighting multidisciplinary care.