title: Stellate excision of malignancies on the auricles.
abstract: Primary excision of malignancies on the auricles with the standard "wedge technique" may produce lateral protrusion of the helix. A stellate-type excision eliminates the possibility of this undesirable effect and allows the surgeon to close large defects in the helix. The technique is described in detail.
mesh_terms: D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*