title: Ear reconstruction with rotation-advancement composite flap.
abstract: The rotation-advancement of a composite auricular flap for reconstruction of a large defect involving the triangular fossa as well as most of the crura of the anthelix is presented as an alternative method for reconstruction. The technique is simple, safe, and a one-stage operation.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013524:Surgical Flaps