title: Split earlobe repair using a double-flap technique.
abstract: The authors describe a new method for the reconstruction of the split earlobe in which the earring hole is retained in its original position using double skin flaps to strengthen the repair.
authors.affiliation: St Andrew's Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, UK.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Staiano
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Niranjan
mesh_terms: D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps