Reconstruction of the concha of the ear using a postauricular island flap |
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Authors: | C Chen Z J Chen |
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Institution: | Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medicine, Beijing. |
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Abstract: | An effective method of reconstruction of the auricular conchal cavity using a postauricular island flap containing the postauricular blood vessels is described. In this procedure, the island flap is brought in to cover the defect of the conchal cavity through a tunnel between the defect and the retroauricle. Sound anatomic and mechanical principles are introduced in this technique. Two patients underwent the operation, and good results were obtained. |
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