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The diced cartilage graft was first described in 1941 by Young [1]. Currently, diced cartilage grafts are used for rhinoplasty because they reduce the need for harvesting cartilage grafts from other sites, can be shaped with the fingers, and have a very low risk of postoperative malalignment or visibility [2,3]. Given the prominent position of the ear on the side of the head and its delicate skin covering a complex cartilaginous framework, auricular trauma is relatively frequent [4]. Treatment of minor ear trauma follows a different set of principles [5]. In contrast, methods of treatment for amputated ears vary from direct replantation, microvascular repair, and the pocket method to secondary reconstruction [6]. However, there is no standard treatment of choice, and existing methods each have advantages and disadvantages. Herein, we present our experience of a reconstruction method using diced cartilage that led to a satisfactory aesthetic outcome in a patient with partial ear amputation.

Modified composite graft using diced autogenous cartilage for amputated ear reconstruction: A case report