Auricular reconstruction with a postauricular myocutaneous island flap: flip-flop flap.
Plast Reconstr Surg
; 98(7): 1191-9, 1996 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-8942904
ABSTRACT
Surgical defects of the concha-helix part of the ear larger than 2 cm may pose a reconstructive challenge. Split- or full-thickness skin grafts or local flaps may be used, and a number of these have been described. Yet cosmetic results are often unsatisfactory. Our experience with a postauricular myocutaneous island flap is described. Eleven patients (12 ears), aged 48 to 89 years, underwent the procedure under local anesthesia following excision of conchal bowl malignant tumors that included the cartilage underlying the skin. The surgical technique is described in detail. Few complications were encountered, and cosmetic results were excellent. In four ears, resection margins extended into the ear canal, and that portion was allowed to heal satisfactorily by secondary intention. We recommend the use of this flap for practical, safe, and early good cosmetic results.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Colgajos Quirúrgicos
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Neoplasias del Oído
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Oído Externo
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Plast Reconstr Surg
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Israel