title: Aesthetic reconstruction of the auricle.
abstract: Repair of auricular defects can be a challenging endeavor due to a broad variety of clinical presentations and available reconstructive options. Acquired auricular deformities most commonly result from a wide range of traumatic injuries and following Mohs' extirpation of cutaneous malignancies. A choice of repair ultimately depends on patient factors, amount of soft tissue loss, and location of the auricular defect. Meticulous re-establishment of proper physical dimensions, smooth external contour, and complex surface landmarks ensures satisfactory aesthetic outcomes for surgeons and their patients.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, 310 East 14th Street, 6(th) Floor, New York, NY 10003, USA. asclafani@nyee.edu
authors.forename: Anthony P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Sclafani
authors.forename: Grigoriy
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mashkevich
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques