title: Reconstruction of the upper portion of the ear by using an ascending helix free flap from the opposite ear.
abstract: Reconstruction of partial, marginal defects of the ear has been a challenge. The ascending helix free flap based on superficial temporal vessels has been described and used solely to repair nose defects. We used reversed pedicle helical free flap for the repair of a major loss of the upper one-third of the opposite auricle. The method permits the transfer of tissue of the same quality with satisfactory cosmetic result. The equalization of the ears in dimension was accomplished with minimal donor-site deformity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. tugrulm@h.baskent.edu.tr
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Maral
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Borman
mesh_terms: D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D010294:Parietal Bone / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery