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  • Title: Reconstruction of nonhelical auricular defects with local flaps.
    Author: Adler N, Ad-El D, Azaria R.
    Journal: Dermatol Surg; 2008 Apr; 34(4):501-7. PubMed ID: 18261101.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: The integrity of each of the components of the auricle is important for its overall aesthetic appearance. Cartilage-exposing nonhelical defects that are too large to be closed primarily without distorting the auricle may be reconstructed with local flaps. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to present our experience with the reconstruction of nonhelical medium-sized defects using a variety of simple, one-stage local flaps. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eighteen patients who underwent reconstruction of nonhelical auricular defects with local flaps at our center from 2003 to 2006. Defect size ranged from about 10 to 20 mm. Various methods were used for reconstruction as follows: conchal defect (n=11)--pull-through postauricular flap or cutaneous rotation flap from the concha itself; triangular fossa defect (n=3)--transposition-rotation flap from the concha or cutaneous periauricular pull-through flap via the root of the helix; antihelical defect (n=2)--V-Y advancement flap from the skin of the antihelix; and tragus defect (n=2)--periauricular cutaneous flap. RESULTS: All flaps survived. Transient congestion was noted in four patients. The aesthetic results were good, with no auricular deformation. CONCLUSION: It is important that reconstructive surgeons be familiar with a variety of basic flaps for reconstruction of nonhelical defects. An algorithm for nonhelical flap reconstruction is suggested.
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