Tunnelized Preauricular Transposition Flap for Reconstruction of Anterior Auricular Defects

[Tunnelized preauricular transposition flap for reconstruction of anterior auricular defects].

Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2008;99:157-69 161 To the Editor: Reconstruction of the anterior aspect of the auricle of the ear after oncologic surgery is often complicated and requires imagination when planning the surgical technique. The techniques usually used are direct suture, grafts, second-intention healing, and postauricular pedicle flaps, in particular the “revolving door” flap.1 We describe a...

Reconstruction Techniques for Tissue Defects Formed after Preauricular Sinus Excision

BACKGROUND Preauricular sinuses are congenital abnormalities caused by a failure of fusion of the primitive tubercles from which the pinna is formed. When persistent or recurring inflammation occurs, surgical excision of the infected tissue should be considered. Preauricular defects inevitably occur as a result of excisions and are often difficult to resolve with a simple suture; a more effecti...

Total earlobe reconstruction with a superiorly based preauricular flap*

An 86-year-old woman was referred for treatment of a lentigo maligna melanoma on the left earlobe, confirmed by cutaneous biopsy. The resulting surgical defect involved the earlobe's full thickness. The authors outline a simple method for reconstructing the entire lobe in one stage, without grafts, whilst offering a pleasant appearance. Earlobe deformity may be congenital or, more often, acquir...

Pull-through subcutaneous pedicle flap for an anterior auricular defect.

Reliability of the helical advancement flap for auricular reconstruction.

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