Anatomy and embryology of the external ear and their clinical correlation
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The vascular anatomy for design and execution of various flaps of the auricular region is outlined with emphasis on clinical correlation. A new classification of various flap compositions from the postauricular region based on histologic and anatomic observations is proposed, together with a corresponding clinical example used in different clinical situations. Sound knowledge of the vascular pattern surrounding the auricle provides immense versatility in performing flap operations in this region. A summary of the controversy and updates on auricular embryology is provided in relation to various congenital malformations.
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- Authors
- Park, C., & Roh, T. S.
- Affiliations
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Venue
- Clinics in Plastic Surgery
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2002-04
- Volume
- 29
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 155-174
- ISSN
- 0094-1298 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2128295428
- Cited by
- 52
- References
- 10
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 3 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 1 · 2012: 1
- FWCI
- 0.64
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Clinics in Plastic Surgery (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Genetics › Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
- Keywords
- postauricular flap, flap classification, auricle
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Ear, External, Female, Humans, Male, Surgical Flaps
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