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Revisiting the retroauricular revolving door island flap: Our experience

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 October 2024

Carolina Mora Sánchez ,
Natsuki Oishi Open the ORCID record for Natsuki Oishi [Opens in a new window] ,
Agustín Campos Catalá  and
Enrique Zapater Latorre
Carolina Mora Sánchez
Affiliation:
Department of otorhinolaryngology, University General Hospital, Valencia, Spain
Natsuki Oishi*
Affiliation:
Department of otorhinolaryngology, University General Hospital, Valencia, Spain Surgery Department, Valencia Medical School, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Agustín Campos Catalá
Affiliation:
Department of otorhinolaryngology, University General Hospital, Valencia, Spain
Enrique Zapater Latorre
Affiliation:
Department of otorhinolaryngology, University General Hospital, Valencia, Spain Surgery Department, Valencia Medical School, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
*
Corresponding author: Natsuki Oishi; Email: Miriam.N.Oishi@uv.es
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Abstract

Objectives

Surgical treatment of auricular concha, the helix root and the external auditory canal tumours, and their reconstruction, is a challenge because of the complexity of this anatomic region and the significant functional and aesthetic requirements of these treatments. The purpose of this study is to describe our experience with the retroauricular revolving door island flap technique.

Method

This was a retrospective descriptive study (series of nine clinical cases) conducted between 2020 and 2023 of revolving door island flap reconstruction of auricular conchal and external auditory canal defects caused by tumour removal.

Results

In all the cases, tumour-free margins and total reconstruction of the defect were achieved through the revolving door island flap intervention, with optimal aesthetic and functional results.

Conclusion

Revolving door island flap reconstruction is a viable surgical option for the reconstruction of auricular conchal and external auditory canal defects because of its versatility, reproducibility, low post-operative morbidity and optimal results.

Keywords

pinnahead and neck surgerycancerpinna/microsia/atresiafacio-plastic surgery

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Short Communications
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 139 , Issue 2 , February 2025 , pp. 146 - 148
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED

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Natsuki Oishi takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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