Reconstruction of ear defects using ear lobule skin reserve.

Autor: Ahn, Ji Won, Mullen, Barbara L., Ali, Nora S., Vidal, Nahid Y.
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Zdroj: International Journal of Dermatology; Mar2023, Vol. 62 Issue 3, pe173-e174, 2p
Abstrakt: Puviani et al. recently described a novel variant of the helical advancement flap, the split ear helix advancement technique, for repair of helical defects.[1] The use of the lobule in transposition flaps, ear wedges, and rotation flaps is ideal for defects on the lower half of the ear as its use allows for a cosmetic outcome with less extensive undermining. Dear Editor, Aside from helical rim advancement flaps, the lobule of the ear is underutilized as a flap or graft source in reconstruction of ear defects. [Extracted from the article]
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