A rare case of a folded nasolabial flap for a full-thickness alar defect due to trigeminal trophic syndrome after herpes zoster infection

Author:

Ryu Hyeong RaeORCID,Lee Da WoonORCID,Kim Jun HyukORCID,Choi Hwan JunORCID

Abstract

A 51-year-old man was referred for a skin defect with paresthesia and decreased pain in his right ala. He had a history of herpes zoster infection 3 weeks previously. Excisional biopsy and culture showed no evidence of skin malignancy or infection. He was diagnosed with trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) after herpes zoster infection. A two-stage folded nasolabial flap was used to reconstruct the defect. The patient was satisfied with the cosmetic outcomes of surgery, and there was no evidence of recurrence during the follow-up. TTS, a rare skin condition that presents with paresthesia, anesthesia, and facial ulceration, occurs after trigeminal nerve injury, which can be caused by herpes zoster infection in rare cases. TTS is an often-persistent condition with a high recurrence rate, causing cosmetic problems. Some surgical methods have been attempted, but our case presents the first use of a folded nasolabial flap to treat TTS. The flap was symmetric, without any nostril collapse. It is also noteworthy that the outcome was excellent with only a skin flap that did not use a bony framework. Herein, we report a rare case of TTS that occurred after herpes zoster infection and was successfully treated with a folded nasolabial flap.

Funder

National Research Foundation of Korea

Ministry of Science and ICT

Soonchunhyang University

Publisher

Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Subject

General Materials Science

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