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- Understanding the repair of auricle defects involves knowing the 3D structure, cartilage flexibility, and the healing behavior of surrounding tissues.
- For successful reconstruction, it’s beneficial to categorize the auricle into smaller subunits, as each may require different surgical techniques for optimal results.
- The article explores various reconstructive methods tailored to the specific subunits of the auricle, aiming for improved functionality and aesthetics.
Article Abstract
Repairing defects of the auricle requires an appreciation of the underlying 3-dimensional framework, the flexible properties of the cartilages, and the healing contractile tendencies of the surrounding soft tissue. In the analysis of auricular defects and planning of their reconstruction, it is helpful to divide the auricle into subunits for which different techniques may offer better functional and aesthetic outcomes. This article reviews many of the reconstructive options for defects of the various auricular subunits.
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