A Novel Technique for Reconstruction of a Congenitally Absent Earlobe.

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader A Novel Technique for Reconstruction of a Congenitally Absent Earlobe. Via ear nose throat Related Articles A Novel Technique for Reconstruction of a Congenitally Absent Earlobe. Ear Nose Throat J. 2020 Nov 06;:145561320971930 Authors: Saadi RA, Ziai K, Lighthall JG Abstract OBJECTIVE: Congenital anomalies of the external ear may present a reconstructive challenge, particularly when normal chondrocutaneous components of the auricle fail to develop. Our goal was to develop a novel technique for lobule reconstruction of a congenitally absent earlobe with photographic documentation of the technique. METHODS: Informed consent for perioperative photography and publication of case details was obtained. A postauricular, turnover flap with ipsilateral conchal cartilage grafting was performed to reconstruct the lobule, and a superiorly based, postauricular, rotation advancement flap was used to close the donor site defect. RESULTS: Perioperative photographs are included demonstrating technique and cosmetic results. CONCLUSIONS: Malformations rarely involve the lobule or lower third of the ear primarily. Literature regarding lobule reconstruction for congenital malformations is scarce. We present a novel technique for lobule reconstruction of a congenitally absent earlobe performed in a single stage that avoids a visible neck scar and allows for simultaneous conchal cartilage harvest. The technique demonstrated satisfactory cosmesis regarding contour and overall appearance and these results remained stable at 1-year follow up. PMID: 33155853 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.