Reconstruction of the ear
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.
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The present study demonstrated a variety of reconstruction options available for the auricular region, in addition to the frequent use of flaps and grafts, similarly to previous publications.
“The present study demonstrated the variety of reconstruction options available for the auricular region, in addition to the frequent use of flaps and grafts, similarly to previous publications.10, 11”
From Auricular reconstruction after Mohs micrographic surgery: analysis of 101 cases (2021) · cites this paper as [11]
The elastic cartilage lacks its own blood supply and is dependent on the vascularized perichondrium.
“The elastic cartilage lacks its own blood supply and is dependent on the vascularized perichondrium.12”
From Ear Reconstruction following Mohs Micrographic Surgery (2024) · cites this paper as [12]
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“The different etiologies, the wide range of reconstructive options available, and the patient’s expectations require a global evaluation of the appropriate surgical technique [1].”
BackgroundAuricular reconstruction after Mohs micrographic surgery: analysis of 101 cases
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“The present study demonstrated the variety of reconstruction options available for the auricular region, in addition to the frequent use of flaps and grafts, similarly to previous publications.(10,11) It also demonstrated that, differently from the nasal area, the auricular region allows the reconstruction of several…”
ResultEar Reconstruction following Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mohan, V. C., Owens, W. R., Schmidt, J. L., Burns, H. R., & Buchanan, E. P. (2024) · Seminars in Plastic Surgery · doi:10.1055/s-0044-1791830
- Authors
- Smith, R. M., & Byrne, P. J.
- Affiliations
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Smith, Ryan M.
- Venue
- Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2019-02
- Volume
- 27
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 95-104
- ISSN
- 1064-7406 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2900919505
- Cited by
- 46
- References
- 8
- Citations by year
- 2026: 7 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 1
- FWCI
- 2.86
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Ear and Head Tumors
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Keywords
- ear reconstruction, skin cancer, ear defects, reconstructive surgery, surgical technique
- MeSH terms
- Ear Neoplasms, Ear, External, Humans, Skin Neoplasms, Surgical Flaps, Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
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