title: [Techniques of total reconstruction of the pinna].
abstract: Reconstruction of the pinna must be adapted for each individual case. Surgical techniques which use autologous costal cartilage are the most reliable. During the 1970s Burt Brent described a technique in 4 stages which gives very good results. More recently, Satoru Nagata has proposed total reconstruction of the pinna in two stages. For cases where there is insufficient spare skin, a tissue expansion prosthesis may be used in cases with extensive scarring and fibrosis, the superficial temporalis fascia flap is useful. Bone-anchored prostheses are reserved for those cases in which surgery is contra-indicated for general reasons. Based on our experience of 119 reconstructions of the pinna, we discuss the various techniques which may be used.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Boudard
mesh_terms: D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps