Utility of a bilayered banner transposition flap in reconstruction of the lower third of the pinna.
BACKGROUND
Reconstruction of the entire ear lobule is challenging and complex. We present a case in which a banner transposition flap from the preauricular and mandibular area of the cheek resulted in an excellent cosmetic outcome.


OBJECTIVE
To demonstrate the utility of a bilayered banner transposition flap to reconstruct a full-thickness defect of the inferior one-third of the pinna.


METHODS
The technique employed in this reconstruction is described and previously reported techniques are reviewed.


RESULTS
A symmetrical earlobe with normal tissue consistency was created, as noted at 4 months postoperatively.


CONCLUSIONS
Utilization of a banner transposition flap should be considered as an excellent method for reconstruction of full-thickness defects of the lower one-third of the ear.
Tannir
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Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157, USA.
Leshin
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D000368:Aged; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015580:Mohs Surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps