A single-stage two-flap method for reconstruction of partial auricular defect.
Two flaps, consisting of a postauricular skin flap and a mastoid fascial flap, were used for coverage of both sides of a grafted framework in one stage for repair of one-fourth to half auricular composite defect after trauma or inflammation. The method was safe, and the postauricular donor scar was minimal. Additionally, it was beneficial in restoring similar ear shape and size with a natural cartilage convolution.
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Department of Plastic Surgery at the Yonsei University College of Medicine and Yongdong Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
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D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology