Microvascular ear reconstruction using a free radial forearm flap after dog bite.

Lauwers, T; van der Hulst, Rene R W J · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · 2009

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 68-year old woman suffered from a subtotal amputation of the left ear due to a dog bite. The recovered ear was implanted and reconstructed using a radial forearm flap. In our opinion, the forearm is an excellent choice for implantation of recovered ear cartilage as preparation for one-stage reconstruction.

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