The nose represents a common site for skin cancer, especially for Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) which is the most common malignant tumor in humans[1-3]. The removal of the tumor will lead to a defect that can involve skin, cartilage and even nasal mucosa. Therefore, reconstruction of this tridimensional structure can be a challenge even for the most experienced surgeons[4]. There are many techniques described in the literature for restoring the lining and skeletal framework[1-8], but all of these techniques should be adapted to the patient’s needs. In this paper we described our preferred surgical method to cover a medium defect of the distal third of the dorsum nasi after tumor excision using a nasolabial flap. In order to perform a single-stage reconstruction, we pushed the limits of the flap measurements and did some tricks so as the pedicle to be well fitted, leading to good aesthetic results. [...]

Pancreatic cancer (PC) remains a deadly disease with a dismal prognosis in which the mortality rate nearly equals its incidence [1,4]. Despite advances in modern chemoradiotherapy, the best and only chance of cure for patients with PC is an oncological surgical resection aimed at complete removal of all gross and microscopic disease[5]. Early disease and curative-intent surgery are the best predictors of outcome. Locally advanced cancer of the pancreatic tail involving adjacent organs is often considered unresectable. Radical distal pancreatectomy with en bloc resection of the invaded viscera with or without vascular reconstruction was introduced to treat these tumors[2,3]. Tumors of the body and tail have evidence of involvement of surrounding structures either by tumor infiltration or inflammatory adhesions. In such circumstances, it is advisable to perform en bloc resections to obtain negative surgical margins[6]. According to Shoup, multivisceral resections are technically feasible and, based on the limited data available, these resections are associated with improved survival (5-year survival rates of 16-22%) [7,8]. Given the high morbidity and mortality associated with these procedures, they should be performed only when the possibility of achieving R0 seems distinctly feasible[3,6,8]. [...]