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A one-stage method for external auditory canal reconstruction; the Wessex pre-auricular flap.

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This technique has been developed with the aim of expanding the well documented pre-auricular flap to help reconstruct pinna lesions that extend into the external auditory canal. This area can… Click to show full abstract

This technique has been developed with the aim of expanding the well documented pre-auricular flap to help reconstruct pinna lesions that extend into the external auditory canal. This area can be a challenge to reconstruct effectively to minimise morbidity and there are limited published techniques. This flap is a reproducible, one-stage technique that is readily available to most ENT surgeons, avoiding stenosis and allowing for adequate reconstruction of the external auditory canal.

Keywords: pre auricular; auditory canal; one stage; auricular flap; external auditory

Journal Title: European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases
Year Published: 2021

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