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<journal-meta>
<journal-id>2795-5001</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[Port J Dermatol Venereol.]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2795-5001</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name><![CDATA[Permanyer Publications]]></publisher-name>
</publisher>
</journal-meta>
<article-meta>
<article-id>S2795-50012026000100027</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.24875/pjdv.25000085</article-id>
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<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Unilateral pedicled myocutaneous island flap for nasal tip reconstruction: a case series]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="pt"><![CDATA[Retalho miocutâneo em ilha com pedículo unilateral para reconstrução da ponta nasal: uma série de casos]]></article-title>
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<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Leme]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Hugo J.]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Ramos]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[José]]></given-names>
</name>
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</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Silva]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[António Magarreiro]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Pereira]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Ana S.]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Bonito]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Frederico]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Goulão]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[João]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Monteiro]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Ana Filipe]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Unidade Local de Saúde de Almada-Seixal Serviço de Dermatovenereologia ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Almada ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>03</month>
<year>2026</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>03</month>
<year>2026</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>84</volume>
<numero>1</numero>
<fpage>27</fpage>
<lpage>31</lpage>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2795-50012026000100027&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2795-50012026000100027&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2795-50012026000100027&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[Abstract  Objective: To describe the surgical technique, indications, and clinical outcomes of the unilateral pedicled myocutaneous island advancement flap for nasal tip reconstruction following tumor excision.  Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted, including nasal tip reconstructions performed between 2024 and 2025 using a unilateral pedicled myocutaneous island advancement flap at the Unidade Local de Saúde de Almada-Seixal. All procedures were performed under local anesthesia.  Results: Five patients were included (four women and one man; mean age 63.8 years). All lesions corresponded histologically to basal cell carcinoma, and one reconstruction was performed following Mohs micrographic surgery. In all patients, the flap provided adequate mobility to close the defect without excessive tension or tip elevation. No major complications or flap loss occurred.  Conclusion: The unilateral pedicled myocutaneous island flap is a reliable and versatile technique for nasal tip reconstruction, offering robust vascularity, good tissue conformity, and preservation of nasal contour. Despite its technical demands and potentially visible scar geometry, this flap is a valuable reconstructive choice for selected nasal tip defects.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="pt"><p><![CDATA[Resumo  Objetivo: Descrever a técnica cirúrgica, as indicações e os resultados clínicos da utilização do retalho miocutâneo de avanço em ilha com pedículo unilateral na reconstrução da ponta do nariz após excisão tumoral.  Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo retrospetivo observacional, que incluiu reconstruções da ponta do nariz realizadas entre 2024 e 2025 com recurso ao retalho miocutâneo de avanço em ilha com pedículo unilateral, na Unidade Local de Saúde de Almada-Seixal. Todas as cirurgias foram realizadas sob anestesia local.  Resultados: Foram incluídos cinco doentes (quatro mulheres e um homem; idade média 63,8 anos). Todas as lesões correspondiam histologicamente a carcinoma basocelular e uma das reconstruções foi realizada após cirurgia micrográfica de Mohs. Em todos os doentes o retalho proporcionou uma mobilidade adequada para encerrar o defeito sem tensão excessiva ou elevação da ponta do nariz. Não ocorreram complicações graves nem necrose do retalho.  Conclusõe: O retalho miocutâneo em ilha com pedículo unilateral é uma técnica fiável e versátil para a reconstrução de defeitos cirúrgicos ponta do nariz, promovendo uma vascularização robusta, boa conformidade tecidular e preservação do contorno nasal. Apesar da sua exigência técnica e da possibilidade de uma configuração cicatricial mais visível, este retalho é uma opção reconstrutiva valiosa para defeitos selecionados da ponta do nariz.]]></p></abstract>
<kwd-group>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Basal cell carcinoma]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Nasal reconstruction]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Nasal tip]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Myocutaneous island flap]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="pt"><![CDATA[Carcinoma basocelular]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="pt"><![CDATA[Reconstrução nasal]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="pt"><![CDATA[Ponta do nariz]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="pt"><![CDATA[Retalho miocutâneo em ilha]]></kwd>
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