Island skin flap supplied by superficial temporal vessel for the whole ear lobe defect.
- Author:
Zhao-Yang WANG
1
;
Shi-Ze ZHU
;
Wen-Yi WU
;
Zhi-Liang CHEN
;
Zhi-Fang ZHENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Ear, External; pathology; surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Skin Transplantation; Surgical Flaps; blood supply; Temporal Arteries; transplantation
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2008;24(6):439-440
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo introduce a new method for reconstruction of the whole ear lobe defect.
METHODSThe free island skin flap supplied by superficial temporal vessel which was designed at the area anterior and superior to crus helicis. The flap was transferred through subcutaneous tunnel and self-folded to reconstruct the whole ear lobe defect.
RESULTSSince 1999, 6 cases were treated with no complication. The ear lobe shape and skin colour were very natural.
CONCLUSIONSThe island skin flap supplied by superficial temporal vessel is very suitable for the whole ear lobe defect with good cosmetic results.
