Earlobe reconstruction by the Gavello technique and bilobed flap.
An Bras Dermatol
; 88(2): 272-5, 2013.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23739705
The earlobe is an anatomical structure that has a significant aesthetic role. Its surgical repair places a challenge due to the difficulty of obtaining a natural appearing and durable outcome. The authors present two options: the Gavello technique and the bilobed flap, after the excision of malign neoplasms of the earlobe. The Gavello technique makes use of a bilobed flap with an anterior base to mold the new earlobe. D'Hooghe's bilobed flap with a pre and post-auricular lobe allows the reconstruction of small earlobes. Both techniques, although old, acquire an important and current interest in earlobe reconstruction, by reason of the moderate degree of difficulty, the use of a single time surgical act and under local anesthesia, with a proper aesthetic result.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Surgical Flaps
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Ear Neoplasms
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Ear Deformities, Acquired
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Ear Auricle
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Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
An Bras Dermatol
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Portugal
Country of publication:
Spain