Acquired Defects

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CHAPTER 7 Acquired Defects BURNS Regardless of the agent responsible for burning the auricular region (fire, acid, or electrocution), we have observed several similarities. Understanding these particular features may influence…

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Other Anomalies

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CHAPTER 15 Other Anomalies LOBULE The structure of the lobule comprises skin, fat, and fibrous septa without fibrocartilage. This is why the lobule is often reconstructed with skin flaps. In…

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Auricular Prosthesis

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CHAPTER 10 Auricular Prosthesis Auricular prosthesis is the oldest technique for ear reconstruction. There are still some good indications to perform this procedure despite the progress in reconstruction with autologous…

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Complications After Otoplasty

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CHAPTER 17 Complications After Otoplasty When otoplasty is performed safely, postoperative complications are rare. Hematomas and chondritis are possible complications, but these are exceedingly uncommon with our technique. Hypertrophic scars…

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Particular Cases

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CHAPTER 13 Particular Cases SECONDARY CASES Most often we see patients treated elsewhere who have had reconstruction of partial defects using only skin flaps or inadequate cartilage graft. The previous…

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