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Bi-lobar post-auricular skin flap for reconstruction of the earlobe

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 May 2007

S Khemani ,
F Rannard  and
G Kenyon
S Khemani*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, UK.
F Rannard
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, UK.
G Kenyon
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Sameer Khemani, 82 Nottingham Terrace, York Terrace West, Regents Park, London, NW1 4QE, UK. E-mail: drsamk@hotmail.com
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Abstract

Introduction:

Ear lobule deformities can occur as a result of trauma. Surgical reconstruction can be challenging. There does not appear to be a consensus on the best form of repair. We report the case of a 27-year-old woman who suffered traumatic loss of the ear lobule during childhood. A novel technique is described using a posterior based bi-lobar flap to completely reconstruct the ear lobule in two stages.

Discussion:

This form of repair has the advantage of a well-hidden scar, with the donor site providing skin of similar thickness and pigmentation.

Keywords

Ear, ExternalReconstructive Surgical ProceduresEar Deformities, Acquired

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Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 121 , Issue 11 , November 2007 , pp. 1094 - 1095
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2007

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