Dermatosurgical pearls: the East-West advancement flap for reconstruction of primary defects following skin cancer excision in the nasal region

A 62-year-old male presented to the dermatology department with a primary complaint of an achromatic tumorous lesion protruding above the surrounding skin, with central atrophy, irregular borders, and visible telangiectasias, located on the nasal distal third, slightly toward the left nasal dorsum. Based on the clinical presentation, basal cell carcinoma was suspected and surgical excision under local anesthesia was recommended. [...].