One-stage reconstruction of an acquired major ear defect using an auricular cartilage sling and temporal fascial flap |
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Authors: | M. Hatoko H. Tada T. Okazaki Y. Tada M. Kuwahara T. Muramatsu T. Shirai |
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Affiliation: | (1) Division of Plastic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan;(2) Department of Dermatology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan;(3) 840 Shijocho, 634 Kashihara, Nara, Japan |
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Abstract: | To reconstruct a major middle third auricular defect, a two-stage operation is usual, using a skin flap with cartilage support. In this paper, a one-stage operation for an acquired ear defect using an auricular cartilage sling and temporal fascial flap with skin grafting is reported. The auricular cartilage graft was harvested along the antihelix and used for the reconstruction of the helical rim. This is a simple, easy, and safe method of one-stage reconstruction for an acquired ear defect in properly selected patients. |
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Keywords: | Ear reconstruction Auricular cartilage Temporal fascia One-stage reconstruction |
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