title: Autogenous and prosthetic reconstruction of the ear.
abstract: Injuries to the ear can result in partial or complete loss of the external ear. Resection of the external ear may be necessary secondary to malignant tumor or infection. This article discusses the diagnosis and management of acquired defects of the external ear. Because autogenous reconstruction is not always possible, both autogenous and prosthetic reconstruction are presented as well as the indications for both. This information should help guide the clinician in the decision-making process. In the hands of experienced clinicians, reconstruction of the external ear can result in an excellent outcome, with improved quality of life for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-0007, USA. plouis@uab.edu
authors.forename: Patrick J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Louis
authors.forename: Ruth A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Aponte-Wesson
authors.forename: Rui P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Fernandes
authors.forename: Justin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Clemow
mesh_terms: D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D061827:Dimensional Measurement Accuracy; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D060489:Prosthesis Retention / Q000295:instrumentation; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers