A simple island flap for reconstruction of concha-helix defects

Masson, James K.

doi:10.1016/s0007-1226(72)80083-3

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“…Masson described the conventional postauricular “revolving-door” island flap for ear reconstruction in 1972. [16] Refinements to the original technique have since been described. [4,5,17] Ghassemi described the anterior pedicle retroauricular flap for reconstruction of full-thickness defects in different parts of the ear, [10,14] and McInerney described the “trap-door flap” as a reliable and reproducible method for ear reconstruction.…”

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Reconstruction of auricular conchal defects with local flaps

Zhu

Zhao

et al. 2016

Medicine

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Reconstruction of the auricular conchal cavity is relatively difficult because of its unique structure, shape, and location. We compared different methods of repair of the auricular concha to determine the method that would cause the least injury to the donor site.The method selected was based on the location and size of the defect. If the defect was located in the upper part of the concha, or if the defect was >15 mm in diameter, we used a post-auricular subcutaneous pedicle island flap that was pulled through a post-auricular sulcus tunnel to cover the wound. If the defect was located in the lower part of the concha and was <15 mm in diameter, we used a pre-auricular translocation flap that was passed through the intertragic notch to cover the wound. The donor site was closed primarily. All flaps survived well and any scars associated with the surgery were unnoticeable. No tumor relapse or metastasis was observed over a mean follow-up period of 35 months. All patients were satisfied with the outcome.The periauricular flap technique chosen for reconstruction of skin defects in the auricular concha depends on the size and location of the defect. With appropriate flap selection, excellent functional, and aesthetic outcomes are achieved.

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Reconstruction of auricular conchal defects with local flaps

Zhu

Zhao

et al. 2016

Medicine

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“…Masson 14 was the first to use a subcutaneous-pedicle retroauricular f lap for anterior auricular defects. The f lap is centered on the retroauricular groove, is transferred on the anterior aspect through a transauricular window with a 180-degree turnover, and is indicated for conchal defects.…”

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The Postauricular Helix-based Adipodermal-pedicle Turnover (PHAT) Flap

Beustes-Stefanelli

O’Toole

Schertenleib³

2016

Annals of Plastic Surgery

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“…We propose that a postauricular scalp–to–anterior auricle pull‐through subcutaneous pedicle flap should be considered for this defect of the scaphoid fossa and antihelix. Masson 4 first described this flap, which has been called the “revolving door” flap 5,6 and the “flip‐flop” flap, 7 in the plastic surgery literature in 1972 to describe the general movement of the pedicled flap. It is a versatile reconstructive option that has been applied to defects of the scaphoid fossa, antihelix, and conchal bowl.…”

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