One-stage reconstruction of an upper part defect of the auricle.
A one-stage procedure for the reconstruction of a defect of the upper auricle is described. The anterior surface of a carved costal cartilage graft was covered with an anterosuperiorly based skin flap, and the posterior surface was covered by the superficial mastoid fascial flap and a skin graft. This method can be performed easily, without leaving any scar in the hair-bearing area or visible postauricular region, and can be applied to cases in which the condition of the margin scar of an auricular defect is poor.
Tokyo, Japan.
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Yoshimura
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Nakatsuka
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Ichioka
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Kaji
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Harii
D000328:Adult; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures