Reconstruction of the Ear

Ryan M Smith; Patrick J Byrne

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2018.08.010

Reconstruction of the Ear

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2019 Feb;27(1):95-104. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2018.08.010.

Authors

Ryan M Smith¹, Patrick J Byrne²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 601 North Caroline Street, 6th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. Electronic address: ryansmithrmc@gmail.com.
² Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 601 North Caroline Street, 6th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.

PMID: 30420076
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2018.08.010

Abstract

Skin cancer is a common indication for reconstructive surgery of the ear. The unique anatomy of the external ear makes the restoration of form and function challenging for the reconstructive surgeon. This article reviews the relevant anatomy of the ear, defines the goals of reconstruction, outlines the assessment of defects based on location, and describes specific surgical techniques useful in auricular reconstruction.

Keywords: Auricular reconstruction; Ear reconstruction; Mohs reconstruction of the ear; Skin cancer.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
Ear Neoplasms / pathology
Ear Neoplasms / surgery*
Ear, External*
Humans
Skin Neoplasms / pathology
Skin Neoplasms / surgery*
Surgical Flaps*