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Various methods to generate the lining for a full-thickness nasal reconstruction have been reported.
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Background: Forehead skin is often insufficient to use for nasal reconstruction because of a low hairline.
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Tissue engineering has more recently emerged as a promising concept for complex auricular and nasal reconstruction.
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Total nasal reconstruction could be completed without any skin graft or skin paddle of the free flap.
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Methods: This technique was applied to 43 patients for nasal reconstruction over a 9-year period.