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  • Title: Total auricular reconstruction after traumatic total amputation of the auricle.
    Author: Yamada A, Ueda K.
    Journal: J Craniofac Surg; 2012 May; 23(3):e241-6. PubMed ID: 22627445.
    Abstract:
    We present a case of successful total auricular reconstruction after total amputation of the auricle. Owing to the severe damage to the auricular cartilage, replantation was not attempted; instead, for the next step of the reconstruction, severed superficial temporal artery and vein were anastomosed. At the second stage, total auricular reconstruction was planned. A huge temporoparietal fascial flap was used (based on STA/STV), which was used to cover the costal cartilage ear framework. This case suggests that, even for the total loss of the auricle, autogenous reconstruction can still be successfully done if a temporoparietal fascial flap is available.
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