The Dieffenbach Flap for Reconstruction of Auricular Defects After Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Amor Niksic,
Anne Bennett,
Berkay Basagaoglu
et al.
Abstract:Auricle reconstruction is a challenging problem in plastic surgery due to the ear’s prominent location, complex anatomy, and limited local tissue availability. The Dieffenbach flap, a folded postauricular flap, offers a viable flap for reconstruction of larger ear defects. Although the technique has been well defined in previous literature, there are few studies evaluating its outcomes and complications. The authors conducted a retrospective review of patients who underwent auricle reconstruction with the Dief… Show more
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