| Title | Surgery of the auricle. | | Author(s) | Pham TV, Early SV, Park SS | | Institution | Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, USA. | | Source | Facial Plast Surg 2003 Feb; 19(1):53-74. | | MeSH | Cartilage
Ear Deformities, Acquired
Ear, External
Fascia
Humans
Prostheses and Implants
Prosthesis Implantation
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Skin Transplantation
Surgical Flaps
| | Abstract | Auricular reconstruction is a unique area of facial plastic surgery where a wide array of reconstructive options often must be considered. The external ear is unique in its aesthetic role where the normal auricle often goes unnoticed; yet even a small irregularity can stand out and become conspicuous. The reconstruction of large or total auricular defects is a combination of science and art. Two forms of auricular reconstruction are discussed: (1) those for a congenitally abnormal shape but no acquired tissue deficiency, that is, otoplasty, and (2) repairs requiring a reconstruction of discrete loss of tissue. A general algorithm is presented that can assist with flap selection and covers the techniques for grafts, framework repair, local and pedicled flaps, temporoparietal facial flaps, and auricular prostheses. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 12739182 |
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