Conchal defect correction by hinge flap and transposition flap
Reconstruction of old full-thickness conchal defects is rarely described in the literature. This article describes a simple technique for reconstruction of old through-and-through small defects of the concha. The anterior part of the defect is covered with hinge flap taken from the posterior surface...
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doaj-d9b342f6debb4cc6801fa6f778cc25b92020-11-25T00:04:18ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery 0974-20772011-01-014213814010.4103/0974-2077.85042Conchal defect correction by hinge flap and transposition flapRamesh Bellam AlagirisamyReconstruction of old full-thickness conchal defects is rarely described in the literature. This article describes a simple technique for reconstruction of old through-and-through small defects of the concha. The anterior part of the defect is covered with hinge flap taken from the posterior surface of the ear. The resultant final posterior defect is covered with local transposition flap from the adjacent skin.http://www.jcasonline.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2077;year=2011;volume=4;issue=2;spage=138;epage=140;aulast=AlagirisamyConchal defectear boringear reconstructionhinge flaptransposition flap |
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Conchal defect correction by hinge flap and transposition flap |
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Conchal defect correction by hinge flap and transposition flap |
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Conchal defect correction by hinge flap and transposition flap |
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Conchal defect correction by hinge flap and transposition flap |
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Conchal defect correction by hinge flap and transposition flap |
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conchal defect correction by hinge flap and transposition flap |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery |
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0974-2077 |
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2011-01-01 |
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Reconstruction of old full-thickness conchal defects is rarely described in the literature. This article describes a simple technique for reconstruction of old through-and-through small defects of the concha. The anterior part of the defect is covered with hinge flap taken from the posterior surface of the ear. The resultant final posterior defect is covered with local transposition flap from the adjacent skin. |
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Conchal defect ear boring ear reconstruction hinge flap transposition flap |
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http://www.jcasonline.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2077;year=2011;volume=4;issue=2;spage=138;epage=140;aulast=Alagirisamy |
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