title: Reconstruction of traumatic ear deformities.
abstract: Post-traumatic auricular deformity is a unique and varied problem that taxes the ingenuity of the plastic surgeon. Case individualization is repeatedly demanded and a systematic assessment of the residual tissue is requisite to planning an appropriate reconstruction. A basic guideline is presented to emphasize fundamental principles of plastic surgery and tissue transplantation as they are applied to this challenging area of our specialty.
mesh_terms: D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous