Lobule separator prosthesis to prevent adhesion of reconstructed ear lobe

Abstract

An adhesion is a band of scar tissue that binds two parts of the tissue together, which develops when the body's repair mechanisms respond to any tissue disturbance, such as surgery, infection, trauma, or radiation. Prevention of unwanted scar bands is of utmost importance to develop esthetic and healthy tissue. This article describes a technique to prevent the adhesion of the surgically reconstructed ear lobule with facial skin, using novel lobule separator prosthesis.

Customised auricular stent - a valuable adjunct for preserving auriculocephalic angle: A case report

“…2 This paper highlights the role and application of auricular stent in a case of surgically reconstructed left auricle so as to preserve normal auriculocephalic angle and ear elevation by preventing wound contracture. 3,4…”