title: [Reconstruction of traumatic defect of the upper third of the ear].
abstract: Replacement of defect of the upper third of the ear consequent to a traffic accident was successfully performed using modified Antia-Buch technique. Creation of wider and longer skin-cartilage flaps and their increased rotation allowed formation of the upper edge of the ear without tension and postoperative complications. Although the repaired ear is a bit smaller to attain adequate relief and matching color, the use of this method achieved a satisfactory esthetic result.
authors.affiliation: ORL odjel Opće bolnice Zadar.
authors.forename: Marijan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kovacić
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps