Lateral Skull Base and Auricular Reconstruction

Alexandra E Kejner; Byung Joo Lee; Patrik Pipkorn

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2023.04.016

Lateral Skull Base and Auricular Reconstruction

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2023 Aug;56(4):715-726. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2023.04.016. Epub 2023 May 29.

Authors

Alexandra E Kejner¹, Byung Joo Lee², Patrik Pipkorn³

Affiliations

¹ Division of Head & Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Avenue MSC 550, Charleston, SC 29436, USA. Electronic address: kejner@musc.edu.
² Division of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, MUSC 135 Rutledge Avenue MSC 550, Charleston, SC 29436, USA.
³ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8115, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.

PMID: 37258407
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2023.04.016

Abstract

Reconstruction of the lateral temporal bone with adequate functional and cosmetic outcomes depends on a multidisciplinary approach including the head and neck surgeon, reconstructive surgeon, neurotologist, and anaplastologist. Approaching the defect includes consideration of the location, tissue type, function, and patient/tumor characteristics. Anatomic limitations due to prior therapy also play an important role in reconstructive choices. Here, we review contemporary literature regarding the reconstruction of this complex region.

Keywords: Auricular reconstruction; Lateral skull base; Optimizing free tissue for prosthetics.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Plastic Surgery Procedures*
Skull Base / surgery
Skull Base Neoplasms* / surgery
Temporal Bone