"Postauricular ""revolving door"" flap in one stage reconstruction of concha defect" / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the technique of using the postauricular revolving door island flap in one-stage reconstruction of concha defect and its efficacy.Methods Fifteen cases of concha de fect were repaired by the postauricular revolving door island flap in one stage reconstruction from 2000-2010.The maximum size of defect was 2.7 cm× 3.0 cm,and the minimum was 1.0 cm×1.3 cm.Results All the island flaps were survived postoperatively,and satisfactory in auricular appearances of all patients by 6 months to 5 years follow-up.Conclusions The revolving door island flaps with abundant blood supply are transferred to reach the auricular defect,which match normal auricular tissue in contour,color,and texture. This flap on the retroauricular area is relatively concealed,and it therefore can be one of the best procedures for repair of the auricular defects,especially concha.