Immediate reconstruction of the helical rim after bite injury using the posterior auricular flap.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A local flap of auriculomastoid skin and subcutaneous tissue, based on the posterior auricular artery, has been used to reconstruct as a primary procedure defects of the helical rim following animal and human bites. The principles of the reconstruction and three illustrative case reports are presented.
Medical subject headings
- Bites and Stings
- Ear, External
- Surgical Flaps
- Wounds, Penetrating