Reconstruction of middle-third auricular defect based on aesthetic perception theory.
The perception theory has been recently used in aesthetic reconstructive surgery. Using on the principles of the theory, we have successfully reconstructed an ear with a middle-third defect utilizing local flap and secondary revision procedures.
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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Chang
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Chen
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Noordhoff
D000293:Adolescent; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000601:surgery*; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*