title: Reconstruction of the auricle.
abstract: Between 1976 and 2002, 272 ear reconstructions were performed in our unit using the methods of Tanzer (n=38), Brent (n=156) and Nagata (n=78). We present this experience and our modifications of these methods, and describe our current practice.
authors.affiliation: Hospital of Plastic Surgery, Polanica Zdrój, Poland.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kobus
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Szczyt
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Łatkowski
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wójcicki
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D002648:Child; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013524:Surgical Flaps