title: Primary nonmicrosurgical reconstruction following ear avulsion using the temporoparietal fascial island flap.
abstract: Primary ear reconstruction following avulsion using a temporoparietal fascial island flap based on the superficial temporal vessels is presented as a modification of an existing technique for the acute treatment of this difficult problem, offering a further alternative to established traditional nonmicrosurgical procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Jenkins
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Finucan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps