Treatment of large-sized auricular nevus through split-thickness skin grafting over perichondrium / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the effect of treatment for la rg e-sized auricular nevus through split-thickness grafting over perichondrium. Methods In the six cases with large-sized and giant cong enital melanocytic nevi of the auricle, the auricular lesions were radically exc ised in stages, and each time followed by split-thickness skin grafting. The ou tcome was evaluated. Results The grafts completely surviv ed. During the time of follow-up ranging from one to two years, the grafts expe rienced no contraction, and auricular deformity did not occur. Conclu sion Treatment of large-sized auricular nevus through staged split -thickness skin grafting over perichondrium is simple and reliable.