title: [Secondary reconstruction of the external ear destroyed by burns. Indications and techniques. Apropos of 30 clinical cases].
abstract: Reconstruction of an ear destroyed by burns raises several difficulties related to the presence of associated lesions. The essential element determining the indication for reconstruction is the possibility to cover a three dimensional cartilaginous graft with skin. Depending on the local condition of the skin, retroauricular skin, a temporal fascia flap or preliminary expansion may be indicated. Reconstruction should be performed when the chances of obtaining a good result are sufficient in a motivated patient. If these conditions are not satisfied, prosthesis should be proposed.
authors.affiliation: Clinique Georges Bizet, Paris.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Firmin
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013524:Surgical Flaps
vernacular_title: La reconstruction secondaire du pavillon auriculaire détruit par brûlure. Indications et techniques. A propos de trente cas cliniques.