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Semin Plast Surg 2011; 25(4): 249-256
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1288916
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Partial Auricular Reconstruction

Bob B. Armin1 , Robert O. Ruder2 , Babak Azizadeh2
  • 1Division of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California
  • 2Section of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California
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20 October 2011 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The authors summarize current methods for reconstructing partial auricular defects resulting from trauma, neoplasm, or congenital defects. They also review the anatomy and embryology of the ear as this is critical for proper reconstruction. Defects of the auricle are divided into upper-third, middle-third, and lower-third defects. Methods of total auricular reconstruction are also briefly discussed as these methods can provide more superior reconstruction than partial techniques in select cases.

KEYWORDS

Auricular reconstruction - auricular defects - helical reconstruction - lobule reconstruction

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Bob B ArminM.D. 

Division of Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA Medical Center Head & Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

10833 Le Conte AVE #62-132 CHS, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1624

Email: barmin@ucla.edu