Chondrocutaneous advancement flap for reconstruction of helical rim defects in dermatologic surgery.
The helical rim is often affected with cutaneous malignancies and requires special attention in the repair, owing to the complex cartilaginous contour, preservation of the aesthetic contour and restoration of its supportive function for eyeglasses and hearing aids. We review the surgical technique of chondrocutaneous advancement flap described by Antia and Buch as one of the most cosmetically appealing and versatile approaches for the repair of small defects of the ear helix.
Krunic
Aleksandar L
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Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA. sasakrun@hotmail.com
Weitzul
Sarah
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Taylor
R Stan
RS
D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps