One-stage immediate reconstruction of partial auricular amputation by dog bite.
A case of one-stage immediate reconstruction of partial auricular amputation secondary to dog bite is presented. Primary reconstruction was performed using the cartilage of the avulsed portion of the ear nourished by means of a pedicled temporofascial flap and split-thickness skin graft. The perioperative antimicrobial protocol is also detailed.
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Regional Hospital Carlos Haya, Málaga, Spain.
García-Domínguez
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Abad-Mariñez
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D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000601:surgery*; D002969:Clavulanic Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004285:Dogs; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012293:Rifampin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000637:transplantation
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002969:Clavulanic Acids; D010406:Penicillins; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; D000658:Amoxicillin; D012293:Rifampin