title: Immediate earlobe reconstruction with double-crossed skin flaps.
abstract: A new technique for earlobe reconstruction is described, illustrated by a case report. This technique uses double-crossed skin flaps from the pre-auricular and retromandibular areas. No skin grafts and no cartilage framework are needed. This technique is particularly indicated for immediate earlobe reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Hotel Dieu de France, Service de Chirurgie Plastique, Alfred Naccache Boulevard, Achrafieh 16 6830, Lebanon. fsleilati@yahoo.fr
authors.forename: Fadi
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Sleilati
mesh_terms: D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps