Split-thickness skin graft in nonhelical ear reconstruction

Ali Hendi; David G Brodland

doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2006.32259.x

Split-thickness skin graft in nonhelical ear reconstruction

Dermatol Surg. 2006 Sep;32(9):1171-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2006.32259.x.

Authors

Ali Hendi¹, David G Brodland

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. hendi.ali@mayo.edu

PMID: 16970699
DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2006.32259.x

Abstract

Defects of the nonhelical ear after skin cancer extirpation can be challenging. When other reconstructive options are not optimal, split-thickness grafting is an easy and effective technique for successful aesthetic and functional restoration of the ear.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Ear Deformities, Acquired / etiology
Ear Deformities, Acquired / surgery*
Ear Neoplasms / complications
Ear Neoplasms / surgery
Ear, External / surgery*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
Skin Transplantation / methods*