Helix rim advancement for reconstruction of marginal defects of the pinna
Abstract
Helical rim defects commonly result from excision of neoplasms or from injury. Various techniques for reconstruction of such defects have been described. The wedge excision technique that is commonly described in texts causes butterfly deformity, webbing and cupping of the pinna and the authors believe that it should be abandoned. Helix rim advancement flaps were first described 30 years ago and offer a simple and versatile method for reconstruction with excellent cosmetic results. Line drawings and photographs show the operative sequence and the end results of such flaps.
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- Authors
- Majumdar, A., & Townend, J.
- Affiliations
- Hull Royal Infirmary (GB)
- St Richard's Hospital (GB)
- Venue
- British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2000-02
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 3-7
- ISSN
- 0266-4356 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2071976193
- Cited by
- 34
- References
- 13
- Citations by year
- 2025: 1 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 3 · 2021: 3 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 1 · 2012: 1
- FWCI
- 0.74
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial 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 › Surgery › Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Keywords
- auricular defects, cosmetic outcome
- MeSH terms
- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Ear Cartilage, Ear Deformities, Acquired, Ear Neoplasms, Ear, External, Humans, Male, Plastic Surgery Procedures
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