title: Auricular reconstruction.
abstract: Auricular defects occur from a variety of different causes and a wide array of reconstructive options are often necessary. This article presents a general algorithm for approaching the reconstruction of auricular defects. The spectrum of problems ranges from simple lacerations to superficial cutaneous defects to total avulsions. There are small tips that can help improve results with adjacent flaps as well as guidelines for total auricular reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908-0713, USA. spark@virginia.edu
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Hood
mesh_terms: D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016348:Osseointegration; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012272:Ribs / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps