A successful reconstruction of the upper antihelix defect via postauricular pull-through pedicle flap

Niger J Clin Pract. 2022 Dec;25(12):2073-2076. doi: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_416_22.

Abstract

The auricle is a complex anatomic structure with a three-dimensional configuration proper reinstating that poses a substantial reconstructive challenge. The postauricular pull-through flap is perfectly suitable method for the reconstruction of helical and antihelical auricle defects; however, due to its difficult harvest technique, it is not commonly used in a practice. Here we describe a case of a patient with an antihelix defect following basal cell carcinoma (BCC). In our case, the reconstruction was performed via postauricular pull-through pedicle flap, and a satisfactory result was achieved.

Keywords: Antihelical defect; ear reconstruction; postauricular pull-through flap.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ear Auricle* / pathology
  • Ear Auricle* / surgery
  • Ear, External / pathology
  • Ear, External / surgery
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Skin Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Surgical Flaps