Reconstruction of the burned ear using a temporalis fascial flap.
A case report is presented in which a temporalis fascial flap is used to reconstruct a burned ear complicated by full-thickness skin loss with exposed cartilage. The method provides a simple, reliable means for covering exposed auricular cartilage with readily obtainable vascularized tissue. Donor-site morbidity is minimal because the scar lies within the hairline.
D000328:Adult; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps