Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Immediate reconstruction of the helical rim after bite injury using the posterior auricular flap.
- Journal:
- Injury
- Year:
- 1992
- Authors:
- Scott, M J & Klaassen, M F
- Affiliation:
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · United Kingdom
Plain-English summary
This study discusses a surgical technique used to repair injuries to the outer ear, specifically the helical rim, which can happen from bites. The method involves using a piece of skin and tissue from behind the ear to cover the damaged area. The researchers included three case reports to illustrate how this procedure works in both animals and humans. The findings suggest that this approach can be effective for treating such injuries.
Abstract
A local flap of auriculomastoid skin and subcutaneous tissue, based on the posterior auricular artery, has been used to reconstruct as a primary procedure defects of the helical rim following animal and human bites. The principles of the reconstruction and three illustrative case reports are presented.
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