Journal Reviews

Post auricular advancement flap for partial helix defect repair

12 February 2015 | | General Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery | Conchal cartilage graft, Ear reconstruction, Helix defect, Postauricular advancement flap

Ear defects can be the result of trauma, burns or ablative surgery. The three dimensional structure of the pinna with its subunits presents a difficult reconstructive challenge as successful reconstruction requires both similar tissue cover and a supporting framework. Partial...