Comparison of the mechanical properties of different skin sites for auricular and nasal reconstruction

Comparison of the mechanical properties of different skin sites for auricular and nasal reconstruction

Abstract Background Autologous and synthetic nasal and auricular frameworks require skin coverage. The surgeon’s decides on the appropriate skin coverage for reconstruction based on colour matching, subcutaneous tissue thickness, expertise and experience. One of the major complications of placing su...

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Main Authors: M. F. Griffin, B. C. Leung, Y. Premakumar, M. Szarko, P. E. Butler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Biomechanics skin
Skin flap
Nasal
Auricular
Young elastic modulus
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-017-0210-6

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