title: A simple method for earlobe reconstruction.
abstract: We describe a technique for earlobe construction using the V-shaped flap with rotation and transposition techniques. This technique produces a natural appearing lobule without unpleasant secondary deformity. This method has been used on two patients, with very good results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Toho University School of Medicine, Japan.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Okada
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Maruyama
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000601:surgery; D017253:Neurofibromatoses / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures