Surgical Outcomes and Complications of Distal Nasal Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Reconstruction of the distal nose represents a major surgical challenge due to the aesthetic and functional relevance of this subunit. Various techniques-including local, regional and free flaps and grafts-have been described, but high-quality evidence comparing outcomes remains limited. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Embase, and Google Scholar. A single-arm meta-analysis was performed to evaluate complications, revision surgeries, and aesthetic and functional outcomes. Secondary outcomes included flap necrosis, revision procedures, and airway function. Results: Forty articles were included in the qualitative synthesis and 38 in the quantitative analysis, from an initia

SUBMITTER: Salzano G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12653132 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature