RECONSTRUCTION OF EAR USING HARVESTED CARTILAGE FROM AMPUTATED EAR AND TEMPERO-PARIETAL FASCIAL FLAP
Journal: University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities (Vol.2, No. 4)Publication Date: 2016-09-22
Authors : JAHIR HUSSAIN KADERMOHIDEEN;
Page : 176-180
Keywords : :Ear avulsion; post auricular pocket; banking of ear cartilage; ear reconstruction; temporo parietal fascial flap.;
Abstract
A 35 year old lady presented with total avulsion of right ear .The avulsed ear was unfit for replantation. The cartilage framework was harvested from avulsed ear and banked in the right post auricular sub cutaneous pocket. After 6 months the banked cartilage was elevated and the right ear was reconstructed using pedicled temporo parietal fascial flap .
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