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Earlobe‐based advancement flap for helical rim defect: A review of 30 cases
| العنوان: | Earlobe‐based advancement flap for helical rim defect: A review of 30 cases |
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| المؤلفون: | Aurore Le Guern, Manon Gillard, Marion Oberle, Damien Lebas |
| المصدر: | JEADV Clinical Practice, Vol 3, Iss 5, Pp 1576-1579 (2024) |
| بيانات النشر: | Wiley, 2024. |
| سنة النشر: | 2024 |
| المجموعة: | LCC:Dermatology LCC:Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | earlobe surgery, ELBAF, skin cancer, Dermatology, RL1-803, Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology, RC870-923 |
| الوصف: | Abstract Background Various techniques have been proposed for helical rim reconstruction, including local flaps, grafts, and prosthetics. The earlobe‐based advancement flap (ELBAF) by Zilinsky, introduced in 2014, has emerged as a simple and effective method for helical rim ear defect reconstruction. Objectives This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and complications of ELBAF in the reconstruction of helical rim defects. Methods A retrospective single‐centre study was conducted on 30 consecutive cases with helical defects undergoing ELBAF procedures for cancer reconstruction between January 2014 and June 2023. Patient demographics, indications, surgical details, complications, and postoperative outcomes were assessed. Results The study included 30 patients (mean age 79.4 years) with helical defects, mainly due to basal cell carcinoma (n = 13) and squamous cell carcinoma (n = 14). The helical rim defects were distributed in the upper (n = 12), middle (n = 9), and lower (n = 9) thirds. Triangular excisions through the ear lobe were performed in more than 60% of cases. The average defect length was 2.3 cm, and the average surgery time was 25 min. Complications included one case of partial necrosis and three cases of partial dehiscence, with successful corrections in two cases. Conclusions Our experience with ELBAF in 30 cases demonstrates its reliability for helical rim reconstruction, with a high success rate. The technique, known for its simplicity, provides satisfactory aesthetic outcomes, supporting its consideration as a viable option for helical rim defects. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article |
| وصف الملف: | electronic resource |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 2768-6566 |
| Relation: | https://doaj.org/toc/2768-6566 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/jvc2.461 |
| URL الوصول: | https://doaj.org/article/1a342a6189414d9699ae7592514341f0 |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsdoj.1a342a6189414d9699ae7592514341f0 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | Directory of Open Access Journals |
Full Text Finder | تدمد: | 27686566 |
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| DOI: | 10.1002/jvc2.461 |