Somersault flap for reconstruction of the helix.
An original technique for reconstruction of the helix has been successfully applied. Posterior auricular skin ia attached to the medical aspect of the helical rim, then somersaulted laterally into position, recreating the helical curl.
D000293:Adolescent; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000379:methods