Reconstruction of a Helical Rim Defect Following Excision of Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Ear by Chondrocutaneous Advancement Flap.
- Author:
Hyun Min CHO
1
;
Sang Hyuk WOO
;
Young Chul KYE
;
Soo Nam KIM
;
Dong Soo YU
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Catholic University, Seoul, Korea. frank@medimail.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chondrocutaneous advancement flap;
Ear defect
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Ear*;
Skin Neoplasms
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(8):1148-1150
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
About three percent of all skin cancers occur on the helix of the ear. Excision of the cancer results in a defect of the helical rim. Primary closure and wedge excision may produce cupping and helical notching deformities, except in small defects. In 1967, Antia and Buch described a chondrocutaneous advancement flap for marginal defects of the ear. This technique provides a reliable, single-stage procedure an excellent cosmetic result. We report a case of squamous cell carcinoma on the helical rim, of which the surgical defect was repaired with a chondrocutaneous advancement flap.
