title: Ear reconstruction with local flaps.
abstract: Functional and aesthetic reconstruction of the external ear can be simplified by a regional approach utilizing commonly known principles and techniques of surgical repair. Reconstructive options are herein offered in a step-by-step fashion.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Service, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado 80045.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Mellette
mesh_terms: D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*