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A novel lobule rotation flap for the reconstruction of middle third auricular defects
Author(s) -
Basu Indraneil,
Way Benjamin,
AlBasri Isam
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/ijd.12138
Subject(s) - pinna , auricle , medicine , rotation flap , anatomy
Background There are numerous techniques for the reconstruction of cutaneous defects of the pinna. Many of these distort the auricle, and several are challenging and time‐consuming to perform. Methods An illustrative case is presented to demonstrate a novel lobule rotational flap, which can be used to cover cutaneous defects of the middle third of the pinna. Results Postoperative photography illustrates that this simple one‐stage technique causes minimal anatomical distortion and allows the final scar to be concealed within the inner helical rim. Conclusions Small local flaps can be raised from the lobule to cover challenging defects of the middle third of the pinna. In selected patients, with abundant lobular tissue, this technique can be as effective as more complex reconstructive options.