Proboscis Lateralis: A Novel Surgical Technique Using Tape Elongation and One-Stage Tunneling

Abstract

Proboscis lateralis is a rare craniofacial anomaly characterized by a tubular, trunk-like appendage, often arising from the medial canthal region. It can occur in isolation or in association with a variety of other anomalies. Several treatment options have been described depending on the characteristics of the defect, but due to its infrequency, the body of knowledge is limited. Here, the authors present a case of proboscis lateralis in an 18-month-old girl, being successfully treated with a novel technique including tape elongation and a 1 stage tunneling procedure.